Al Nuaimi: High-res spectral camera in SharjahSat 2

March 30, 2026 / 8:40 PM

Sharjah24: Dr Hamid Majoul Al Nuaimi, Director of the Sharjah Space and Astronomy Hub, confirmed the successful launch of the “SharjahSat 2” satellite from California, noting that it will soon stabilise in orbit at an altitude of 500 kilometres above Earth.

Al Nuaimi explained that the satellite is equipped with a high-resolution spectral camera with a resolution of 4.75 metres, enabling full coverage of the Emirate of Sharjah. The technology allows detailed analysis of patterns to study vegetation cover, climate change, and environmental variations.

He mentioned that analysing these images allows researchers to gather accurate data from each region captured, supporting scientific studies and practical uses across various sectors.

National achievement by young talents

Al Nuaimi stated that the project results from over two years of effort by a team of young researchers and engineers, emphasising that “SharjahSat 2” is different from “SharjahSat 1,” which focused on studying space weather through X-ray detection.

Expanding Sharjah’s space science ecosystem

He also highlighted the transformation of the academy into the Sharjah Space and Astronomy Hub, reflecting a broader scope that includes optical observatories, natural resource studies, geographic information systems, and remote sensing technologies.