History in the Making: Lab of Future
Students to Launch UAE's First Stratospheric CubeSat from Moscow
Lab of Future Goes Orbital: First Student-Built CubeSat to Launch from Russia
What happens when high school students are given real tools, real missions, and real mentors?
They go to space.
Lab of Future is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking achievement: for the first time ever, our students will build and launch their own Cube Satellite as part of ORBITA 25 — an elite international space tournament held in Moscow — in collaboration with Future of Education, Russia.
From engineering weather-monitoring payloads to presenting data at a global space forum, our students aren't just learning science. They're making history.
🏅 First Time Lab of Future is Launching Its Own Stratospheric Cube Satellite.
WHAT IS ORBITA 25?
ORBITA 25 is a youth educational program in the field of space technologies, implemented with the support of Russian and international scientific and educational organizations such as the Russian Centre for Science and Culture and the Future of Education (Russia). It is designed to unite young innovators from CIS, EAEU, and partner countries like the UAE and India to:
Design and launch real Cube Satellites into the stratosphere
Train under the mentorship of Russian scientists, engineers, and educators
Participate in workshops hosted by cosmonauts and leading researchers at Russian space institutions
Present their missions at the International Youth Science & Education Forum, attended by government leaders, researchers, and academic bodies
As part of this immersive 15-day experience in Russia, students will also:
- Visit key scientific institutions and training centres linked to Russia’s space ecosystem
- Interact with space scientists and cosmonauts
- Engage in cultural and scientific exchanges with students from around the world
This year, students from Lab of Future proudly represent the UAE — becoming the first from the region to take part in this global mission.
MISSION HIGHLIGHTS
Payload Design
Weather Monitoring Cube developed at Lab of Future
15 Days Training
Pre-mission training program in Dubai
International Guidance
Mentored by Russian scientists and engineering experts
7 Days in Moscow
Includes pre-launch tests, stratospheric balloon launch, and post-flight data analysis
This hands-on, end-to-end experience is unlike any classroom project.
MEET THE ORBITA SQUAD
Say hello to the pioneers of the UAE's student space program:
These young engineers are not just studying science. They're building it.
MISSION TIMELINE
🚀 1st July (4:00 PM GST)
Online Mission Briefing by Russian Team
👨🚀 Meet your fellow squad members, understand the complete mission framework, and get ready for your space-tech journey.
🔗 Zoom link will be shared in the official LOF Squad WhatsApp group.
TRAINING & PREPARATION – DUBAI
📍 Venue: Lab of Future – Dubai
🧠 Preliminary Training
📅 16th, 17th, 18th July | 🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🛠️ Live Hands-On Training with Russian Team
📅 19th & 20th July | 🕙 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🔧 Payload Modification Sessions
📅 23rd – 27th July | 🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
💻 Documentation, Presentations & Online Consultations
📅 30th July – 1st August | 🕔 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
MISSION LAUNCH – RUSSIA
✈️ Departure to Moscow: 19th August (Group travel coordinated by LOF)
🌍 On-Ground Activities:
📆 19–20 Aug: Final payload integration & pre-launch simulation
🚀 21 Aug: Stratospheric Satellite Launch
🔬 22 Aug: Data recovery & scientific analysis workshop
🏛️ 23 Aug: Visit to Russian Space Labs & Museum
🏅 24 Aug: Award Ceremony + Meeting Russian Engineers & Cosmonauts
🎒 25 Aug: Return to Dubai
WHY THIS MISSION MATTERS
First Stratospheric CubeSat mission led by UAE high school students
Designed and tested across Dubai and Moscow
Full mission lifecycle: Design → Integration → Launch → Analysis
Global visibility with expert mentors, cosmonauts & scientists
FUTURE-READY CAREER PATHWAYS
Participation in ORBITA 25 gives our students:
Real aerospace engineering experience
Direct mentorship from international experts
Portfolio strength for top global universities
A pathway to careers in:
Satellite Design
Remote Sensing
Space Data Science
Robotics & AI Systems
Stay tuned for:
Recruitment webinars
School partnerships
Application portals
Launch scholarships
