International seminar "Moon to Mars Architecture Workshop", organized by the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) in Dubai on February 25 and 26, gathered representatives of leading space agencies, including NASA, the European Space Agency, the French National Space Agency, the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency, and other international partners. The seminar aimed to strengthen collaboration and promote joint initiatives to enhance mission readiness, technological capabilities and scientific investigations for future expeditions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
Representatives from MBRSC, Amer AlSaieg Alghafri, Deputy General Director of the Aerospace Engineering Sector, and Adnan AlRais, Deputy General Director of the Space Operations and Investigations Sector, participated in key discussions with global experts. Participants discussed aspects such as basic capabilities for investigations, lunar mobility, energy infrastructure, and logistics for future missions.
The seminar featured updates on NASA's architectural concept, detailing recent achievements and highlighting areas for further collaboration. Adnan AlRais noted: "The holding of this NASA seminar affirms our readiness to shape the exploration of human spaceflight through strategic global partnerships."
Dr. Lori Gleisner, acting deputy administrator for NASA's Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, expressed gratitude to the colleagues from MBRSC and emphasized the importance of global collaboration, sharing experiences, and a collective innovative approach to achieve humanity's long-term ambitions in space.
