MBR Space Challenge Sees Design Of A Martian House

35 innovative projects support the UAE’s pioneering efforts in space research and exploration; Emirates Mars Mission is UAE’s contribution to entire world, says top UN official

In line with the Emirates Mars Mission and the UAE’s National Innovation Strategy which highlights the space sector as one of the key pillars of innovation and growth for the future economy, the MBR Space Settlement Challenge and the Dubai Future Foundation’s (DFF) research arm, the Dubai Future Research, have published a report presenting the findings of 35 projects developing technological advancements for a future Mars Settlement.

The Mohammed Bin Rashid (MBR) Space Settlement Challenge was launched in 2018 at the World Government Summit and sought to accelerate the gains of space research, support the UAE’s vision of building a strong national space agency, develop a domestic space industry, and become a hub for scientific research and talent. The Challenge funded 35 research teams from private companies and academic institutions from countries all over the world to advance space research and develop technological solutions designed specifically for a Space Settlement on Mars.