In this live demo, we’ll explore the fascinating world of satellite development, covering the basics of how satellites work, their real-world applications, and key orbital concepts. Using SpacePoint’s SatKit, a hands-on educational model of a 1U CubeSat, I’ll demonstrate the step-by-step process of satellite assembly, integration, and testing live on stage. Participants will gain insights into key satellite subsystems, including structure, electronics, and software, while seeing how these elements come together in real-time to form a fully integrated system. The session is designed to inspire curiosity and make advanced space concepts more accessible to youth and enthusiasts alike.

About Abdullah

Abdullah AlSalmani is the Co-Founder & CEO of SpacePoint “SPACE.”, a UAE-based EdTech startup making satellite development accessible to students from middle school through university. An electrical engineer with an MSc in Space Science and an MIT Bootcamps alumnus, Abdullah is also the system engineer behind AlAinSat-1, the first satellite built in Al Ain, where he led the development of an onboard computer flown on it too, as a payload. Passionate about innovation, youth empowerment, and climate action, he served on the Youth Advisory Council of the Al Ghurair Foundation. His contributions to education and space have earned him recognition as one of the Top 25 STEM & Space Educators for Climate, a Young Arab Pioneer, and a finalist for the Emerging Founders Award at SEF2024.

Duration:

1 hour

Date & Time:

Day 1

1 PM to 2 PM