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DUBAI: The UAE’s Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) hosted NASA’s Moon to Mars Architecture Workshop from Feb. 25-26, inviting global space leaders including Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).

The workshop hosted a discussion on the future of human space exploration with major space agencies like NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA) and the French national space agency (CNES).

Participants engaged in high-level discussions and technical sessions to advance partnerships for peaceful space exploration and guiding humanity’s progression from lunar expeditions to sustainable Mars exploration, according to the Emirates News Agency.

NASA also provided updates on the Architecture Concept Review, detailing the latest advancements and highlighting areas for collaboration.

Adnan AlRais, MBRSC’s Assistant Director General, said: “Hosting this NASA workshop reaffirms our commitment to shaping human space exploration through strategic global partnerships. The discussions held over these two days have reinforced the importance of global alignment, shared expertise, and collective innovation in achieving humanity’s long-term ambitions beyond Earth. As the UAE continues to play a pivotal role in this endeavour, MBRSC will work closely with space agencies and organisations worldwide to accelerate progress toward sustainable lunar and Martian exploration. Looking ahead, our focus remains on strengthening collaborations, driving scientific advancements, and ensuring that our contributions pave the way for the success of future missions.”

Dr. Lori Glaze, NASA Acting Associate Administrator for Exploration Systems Development, said: “We are very grateful for the hospitality of our colleagues at MBRSC. This workshop brought together many nations passionate about our shared future in space for fruitful discussions about how we can best explore together. We look forward to continuing these dialogues in the months and years to come.”