#MoU 📑 As the international community comes together to celebrate #WorldSpaceWeek, the Maldives Space Research Organisation (MSRO) is delighted to announce the signing of a #MemorandumofUnderstanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Defence, Maldives (MoD), marking a historic step forward in #space and #maritimesecurity for our nation. 🌊 This agreement highlights the critical role of space in national security, especially as our country faces increasing vulnerability to climate-related disasters and the challenges of managing an Exclusive Economic Zone of nearly 1 million square kilometers. Space-based technologies will be vital for enhancing #disasterresponse, #environmentalmonitoring, and #maritimedomainawareness (MDA). 🛥 This partnership will provide crucial support to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), particularly in bolstering #maritimesecurity, #searchandrescue operations, and #environmentalprotection — essential for a nation of 1,192 islands and a territory that is 99% ocean.🏝 The #MoU also sets the stage for expanded collaboration in key areas, including #spaceexploration, the development of #groundstations, #spacesustainability and #spacesecurity, and #spaceapplications. 🛰 Most importantly, with this milestone, MSRO, with the support of the MoD, will represent the Maldives in global space matters and, as an immediate next step, work closely with the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) towards attaining #UNCOPUOS membership. 🌐 Thank you to Minister of Defence Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon, Brigadier General Hussain Ibrahim, Brigadier General Mohamed Saleem, and Colonel Ibrahim Shaan Shakir for their unwavering support throughout this process. As we gear up for the International Astronautical Federation's #IAC2024 in Milan next week, we look forward to strengthening our relationships within the international space community and supporting the government of Maldives with its strategic goals of #economicdiversification, #foodsecurity, and safeguarding #nationalsovereignty. Pictured here: MSRO President Madin Maseeh and Deputy Minister of Defence Fathimath Mizna Ali.
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Maldives Space Research Organisation (MSRO) is the first space organisation dedicated to the research and development of the space sector in the Maldives. We are a non-governmental organisation whose main purpose is to use space to help fight climate change through climate resilience and adaptation, to diversify and develop the economy of Maldives, and to inspire and educate the youth and island communities through science and technology. Some of the challenges MSRO aims to tackle and solve through Earth observation and space applications are; - Coastal erosion and land subsidence - Land use policy - Ecosystem health and biodiversity - Maritime safety - Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing - Drug trafficking - Marine pollution - Groundwater contamination - Seabed mapping - Disaster response MSRO also seeks to take advantage of the opportunities space can offer; - Climate and marine research - Astronomy - Space science - Spaceport for unique equatorial orbit applications - Data services - Ground station platform for LEO, lunar, and cis-lunar orbits - Space tourism - Carbon sequestration services These focus areas are not exhaustive. In consultation with the government, non-governmental organisations, educational and commercial entities, civil society, and other emerging space states, MSRO is working to forge equitable partnerships in the Maldives and among the wider international community to deliver an integrated strategy for targeted and collaborative capacity development. The benefits of space should be shared and accessed by all. In this era of climate crisis, work with us in hope to drive inclusive, inspiring, and sustainable development through space, together.
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🚨 The Maldives Space Research Organisation (MSRO) is excited to share our work on advancing operational benthic habitat classification across the #Maldives 🌊 #Maldives is spread over 800+ km and much of our ecosystems are left unmapped. We need to understand where they are and how they are changing, to care for them effectively! With support from the Global Ocean Accounts Partnership (GOAP), MSRO has developed and piloted a system to classify benthic habitats in Meemu Atoll. The research lays the groundwork for the development of a system that could be expanded to the entire Maldivian archipelago. While there is much work to be done to improve accuracy and usability, the pilot system is a step towards better understanding our #marine #ecosystems, improving #oceangovernance, and guiding #sustainabledevelopment. 📊 Dive into the details and explore how #satellite and in-situ data can enhance #conservation efforts: Link: https://shorter.me/sagw7 A report on the pilot study including findings, lessons learnt, and identified areas for improvement: Link: https://shorter.me/BPdw- The pilot benthic habitat classification system is supported by three key works: 📝 A #review of existing benthic classification work which has been carried out in the Maldives and a proposed #roadmap for developing a full-scale benthic classification system. Link: https://shorter.me/b5pat The roadmap is a live document and we welcome feedback and comments on it to help improve it and ensure it covers all necessary aspects. 📝 A study on cloud-native data architecture that could support #NaturalCapitalAccounting ☁️. This was developed to understand the infrastructure and data formats necessary for a benthic classification system which is implemented at an operational capacity. Link: https://shorter.me/qCsrY 📝 A policy brief on environmental #data #sovereignty in Maldives, aimed at understanding the challenges in Maldives when it comes to managing datasets, and understanding how best to overcome them. Link: https://shorter.me/YAu8T #MSROmv #EarthObservation #SpaceForExploration #SustainableDevelopment
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#Publication ‘Innovative Approaches to Disaster Risk Reduction for Small Island Nations’ 🌊 🏝 The Maldives Space Research Organisation (MSRO) is pleased to share a summary and reference document from the closed-door, roundtable discussion hosted at the second Space for Island Nations Conference (SINC). Aim: To develop, coordinate, and advocate new common understandings on #earlywarningsystems (EWS) and more efficient and innovative practices amidst shared logistical challenges and increasing climatic and anthropogenic risks. Key Challenges: - Disaster Financing Access and Delays - Data Relevance, Access, and Distribution - Capacity Development - National Political Support Key Recommendations: 1. Streamline Access to Disaster Financing 2. Develop a Standardised Framework for Risk Assessment and EWS Implementation 3. Enhance Data Relevance, Access, and Distribution 4. Invest in Capacity Development and Community Engagement 5. Strengthen National Political Support and Legislative Frameworks The workshop was organised by MSRO in coordination with the Pacific Disaster Center - PDC Global and the Group on Earth Observations (GEO). It brought together 26 representatives from SIDS national disaster management authorities (NDMA), space agencies, multilateral organisations, and private sector entities. Our heartfelt thanks to Dr Sara Venturini of GEO, Ray Shirkhodai of PDC, Dr Erin Hughey, PhD of PDC, as well as the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), Ministry of Defence, Maldives, and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Maldives for their unwavering support and cooperation. This workshop was made possible thanks to the generous support of the sponsors for the SINC 2024. In particular, we would like to thank the Crossroads Maldives events team for their tireless ground support, and the Secure World Foundation and the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) for the provision of sponsored travel support to roundtable delegates which made their participation at this event possible. We would also like to thank MSRO’s Raushan Ali Firaq and Mohamed Muazzaz Mausoom for their assistance with the organisation of this workshop. Nashwan Matheen, PhD, Tom Gardner #climatediplomacy #politicaleconomy #naturaldisasters #SIDS #capacitybuilding #spacetechnologies #satellites #climate #resilience #UnitedNations #digitalskills #spaceweather
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We are delighted to share UNIDIR — UN Institute for Disarmament Research's full report on a workshop organised by the Maldives Space Research Organisation (MSRO), UNIDIR, and the Secure World Foundation during the Space for Island Nations Conference 2024. This report is an important step in aligning and integrating #SIDS perspectives on #spacesecurity so that all states can retain access to the benefits of space. 🛰 🌌 🚀 Highlights: - bottom-up approaches to space governance, capacity, and multilateralism - the need for active SIDS participation in international debates on space - the value of a local approach for spreading awareness on space security - the developmental role of space technology - the cultural value of SIDS' relationship to outer space Thank you to all our partners and allies among the SIDS and international community who came together to help us make this dialogue possible. Read here: https://lnkd.in/ehVHfyMr
#Publication | Our latest report summarizes key discussions and takeaways from a workshop organized by UNIDIR, the Maldives Space Research Organisation (MSRO) and Secure World Foundation during the second Space for Island Nations Conference 🪸 The workshop focused on sharing views on the importance of space security for island nations, providing a forum for informal discussion around current challenges to space security and stability and exploring the role that island nations could play in fostering common understanding of space security 🌐 🔗 Read the full report ➡️ unidir.org/IslandSpace By Sarah Erickson and Almudena Azcárate Ortega
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Excited to team with SERA, the Space Exploration & Research Agency, to support such an inspiring initiative that makes space more accessible to so many countries! We’re looking forward to flying these future astronauts on #NewShepard and hearing their perspectives about the wonders of space.
SERA is excited to announce a partnership with Blue Origin to develop a human space flight program for citizens of nations who have historically lacked access to space. Our first mission has reserved all six seats on a New Shepard flight. sera.space/pressrelease #AdAstra
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We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Axelspace Corporation. 🛰️ This key milestone will vastly improve the spatial awareness of the Maldives, lending insights for better decision making in the environmental, developmental and security sectors. “The ability to access satellite imagery over our entire territory, including our oceans, will be instrumental in better understanding the forces that dictate the health and stability of our islands and nation. This collaboration underscores our commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology for the benefit of our nation.” shared Madin Maseeh, president of Maldives Space Research Organisation (MSRO) We look forward to leveraging this partnership and exploring more pathways to enable and support the Maldives.
【News】We’re happy to announce a new partnership with Maldives Space Research Organisation (MSRO) to deliver satellite imagery for better decision-making and vegetation monitoring! Axelspace will provide satellite imagery of the entire #Maldives, encompassing 1,192 islands spread across 871 kilometers, which will revolutionize how the Maldives monitors and manages its vast geographical area, fostering enhanced decision-making processes for environmental, developmental, and security purposes. For the details of this partnership 👉 https://lnkd.in/g4tzBcVQ
Axelspace Announces New Partnership with Maldives Space Research Organisation to Deliver Satellite Imagery for Better Decision-Making and Vegetation Monitoring | Axelspace
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