
Academic Institution
Khalifa University Space Technology and Innovation Lab (KUSTIL)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
About Khalifa University Space Technology and Innovation Lab (KUSTIL)
Khalifa University Space Technology and Innovation Lab (KUSTIL) is an academic institution headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, founded in 2020. It works in Satellites & Spacecraft and Community, Education & Networks.
Emirati university space lab in Abu Dhabi — trains students in CubeSat design, assembly and testing, including the Yahsat Space Lab AIV facility.
- Founded
- 2020
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View on atlasAbu Dhabi
HQKhalifa University, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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