The UAE Space Agency announced on Tuesday its participation in the 14th International Conference on Space Operations (SpaceOps 2016) which will take place in Daejeon Convention Centre in South Korea, from May 16 to 20. 

The UAE Space Agency will use the platform as an opportunity to share experiences and challenges with the international space community. 

Organised by the International Committee for Technical Exchange of Space Mission Operations and Ground-based Data System and hosted this year by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute, SpaceOps 2016 will be an important technical event that will facilitate discussion around the most recent principles, methods and tools of space operations. SpaceOps 2016, held under the theme "Expanding the Space Community" and attended by international and professional specialists and experts, will discuss various aspects of space operations' technology, planning, managing missions, launching operations, interoperability and space flight operations. 

It will allow participants to promote and implement low-cost mission development opportunities, which in turn encourages more countries and foundations to participate in space development and operations, and encourages dialogue and partnerships. 

"This participation comes within the framework of UAE's space sector's strategic plans that focus on building and strengthening international and global relationships and partnerships in the space sector as a part of its objectives to promote this sector in the UAE," said Dr Khalifa Mohammed Al Romaithi, Chairman of UAE Space Agency.

Soource: Khaleej Times