The Rashid is a Research robot developed by MBRSC, launched 2022.
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Overview
Rashid was the first lunar rover built by the United Arab Emirates to study the Moon's surface, equipped with advanced imaging technologies for scientific analysis.
Buyer decision signals
Deployments
MBRSC / Emirates Lunar Mission
Viability
Rashid Rover launched on SpaceX Falcon 9
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Weight
- 220 kg
- Autonomy
- semi-autonomous
- Launch year
- 2022
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Company profile
- Founded
- 2006
Detailed specifications
Sensors1
- Sensor Suite
- 360-degree navigation camera on mast,rear-mounted navigation camera,four science instruments on rover
Other12
- Applications
- visual_inspection
- Sub Category
- lunar rover
- Model Variants
- Rashid 2,Rashid rover
- Operating Temp
- -173 to 127 degrees Celsius
- Company Country
- AE
- Deployment Count
- 1
- Deployment Notes
- Destroyed after the lander crash landed.
- Youtube Video Id
- ecP4Biuf9WY
- Industries Served
- aerospace,science_research
- Availability Status
- discontinued
- Countries Available
- UAE
- Additional Information
- Developed in partnership with South Korea's Satrec Initiative.,Utilizes AI technology for data processing.,Operated by MBRSC's Mission Control Centre.
Who runs it· deployment evidence
1 on record · none maker-verified yet. Each links to its source — open it and judge.
- MBRSC / Emirates Lunar Mission· United Arab Emiratessource ↗
Company milestones
- Dec 2022LaunchRashid Rover launched on SpaceX Falcon 9
- 2024PartnershipEmirates Airlock collaboration announced
- 2023DeploymentPlanned landing on the Moon's Atlas Crater
- 2015MilestoneRe-established as MBRSC
- 2006MilestoneFounded in Dubai
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Rashid?
- The Rashid is developed by MBRSC.
- What type of robot is the Rashid?
- The Rashid is a Research robot made by MBRSC.
- How much does the Rashid cost?
- Pricing for the Rashid is not publicly listed — contact MBRSC for a quote.
- When was the Rashid launched?
- The Rashid was launched in 2022.
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