MBRSC, SPACEDATA to advance UAE digital twin tech for space and economy

Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has signed a MoU with SpaceData, a Tokyo-based startup engaged in R&D aimed at the fusion of space and digital, to develop two key digital twin solutions. A digital twin is a virtual model or replica of a real-world object, system, or process, which can help entities test real-life situations and predict outcomes to make smarter decisions.

According to the MoU, SpaceData will create a high-fidelity lunar digital twin platform for space exploration. At the same time, to support economic initiatives, they will deliver a detailed Earth-based digital twin platform.

For the Emirates Lunar Mission, SpaceData will provide a simulation environment leveraging MBRSC’s rover observation data for enhancing mission efficiency and accuracy in upcoming lunar exploration. SpaceData will also develop a digital twin environment to support lunar exploration training for UAE astronauts. This high-fidelity simulation will replicate lunar surface conditions, providing detailed three-dimensional spatial and physical environmental data. The training will enhance UAE astronauts’ capabilities, ensuring safe and efficient exploration activities.

SpaceData will also develop a highly detailed digital twin of Dubai’s urban environment. This project aims to drive tourism and economic development by offering immersive, digital experiences of the city. The platform will enable virtual tourism, transcending geographical and temporal limitations, and unlocking new opportunities for global tourism demand. Furthermore, by incorporating satellite and meteorological data, SpaceData will construct a disaster prediction digital twin for Dubai, focusing on large-scale disaster simulations to enhance safety. Dubai is currently undergoing significant urban development, and the innovative solution will help address safety risks arising from climate challenges while supporting sustainable development.

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