Dubai Sat-2 captures image of Makkah from space

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Dubai Sat-2 captures image of Makkah from space

DubaiSat-2 provides high quality satellite imagery to several institutions.

By Staff Report

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Published: Wed 1 Jul 2015, 4:29 PM

Last updated: Wed 8 Jul 2015, 3:08 PM

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Dubai – Celebrating the Holy month of Ramadan, DubaiSat-2 satellite owned and operated by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) captured a one meter resolution image of the holy city of Makkah from outer space.

DubaiSat-2 provides high quality satellite imagery to several institutions, inside and outside of the UAE, that can be used in urban planning, disaster management, environmental monitoring, mapping and scientific research.


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