MBRSC supports Metaverse simulation of the 2117 Mars mission

Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has announced its participation in the development of the Metaverse, which will simulate the UAE’s manned Mars mission in 2117. BEDU, Dubai’s foremost pioneer in Web3 technologies and solutions, will lead this first-of-its-kind project.

The 2117 Metaverse project, which has been formalized through a memorandum of understanding, will involve close collaboration between MBRSC and BEDU. BEDU will contribute its expertise to the development of the 2117 Metaverse, which will include exciting virtual experiences that capture the sensations of being in space and setting foot on the Red Planet, as well as raise awareness about the challenges of exploration and colonisation, through a series of workshops and strategy sessions.

Commenting on the collaboration and announcement, Adnan Al Rais, Mars 2117 Programme Manager, at the MBRSC, commented, “As we set our sights on ever more challenging destinations for exploration with humans and robots, innovative ideas and future thinking will be critical to helping us reach new milestones. Concepts like this will be supported by MBRSC as we believe this will help us expand our scope of bigger possibilities.”

To guide and influence its development, MBRSC will collaborate closely with BEDU experts. This will include providing advice, sharing data and information on space and Mars, and forming a steering committee to monitor the partnership’s progress. Both organizations will also work together on 2117 metaverse element ideation, creative development, and visualization.

BEDU will provide MBRSC with consultancy and advisory services in areas such as non-fungible tokens (NFTs), Web3, and the Metaverse, as experts in the Metaverse space.

“The UAE is known throughout the world as a pioneer,” said Amin Al Zarouni, Chief Executive Officer of Bedu. “As it takes its place as a frontrunner in the race to put the first humans on another world, we congratulate Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre for its recent successes and the bold scope of its planned future endeavours. We are excited to partner with MBRSC and are honoured to capture this spellbinding adventure to the stars using the power of the latest and greatest technologies here on Earth. With 2117 we aspire to deliver a fully experience driven Metaverse that focuses on creating endless opportunities for both, individuals, and organizations.”