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Imagine a small coastal community at the periphery of a tropical storm. Hours before the first waves hit, an antenna smaller than a dinner plate begins detecting subtle changes in signal patterns from satellites thousands of kilometres overhead. Within minutes those changes reveal that the tide is rising far faster than normal. A sign of a storm surge. Warnings are issued and lives are saved.

Interview with Mayar Fahim, Aerospace Engineer at Egyptian Space Agency

My name is Mayar Fahim, and I am an Aerospace Engineer at the Egyptian Space Agency, specializing in the Attitude and Orbit Control Subsystem (AOCS) hardware. My role bridges innovation, applied research, and the strategic application of space technologies for national development. I hold a bachelor's degree in Aircraft and Rocket Construction and Design from the National Aerospace University in Ukraine and am currently pursuing a master's degree in Aerospace Engineering at the Military Technical College in Cairo. I actively participate in global youth science diplomacy initiatives, including the BRICS+ Youth Club and the World Youth Festival in Sochi, Russia. I believe that space technologies should address real-world challenges, especially in climate-vulnerable regions. My work contributes to Egypt’s satellite missions focused on water monitoring, agriculture, and sustainable resource management. I advocate for localizing user needs in satellite applications and fostering cross-sector collaboration to ensure that satellite data translates into actionable insights. A recent focus of my work includes using satellite imagery to support decision-making in water resource distribution and sustainable agriculture in desert reclamation zones, such as the Toshka Lakes in Egypt. I view Space4Water as a vital platform for dialogue, knowledge sharing, and practical engagement, particularly across low- and middle-income countries.

Interview with Mayar Fahim, Aerospace Engineer at Egyptian Space Agency

My name is Mayar Fahim, and I am an Aerospace Engineer at the Egyptian Space Agency, specializing in the Attitude and Orbit Control Subsystem (AOCS) hardware. My role bridges innovation, applied research, and the strategic application of space technologies for national development. I hold a bachelor's degree in Aircraft and Rocket Construction and Design from the National Aerospace University in Ukraine and am currently pursuing a master's degree in Aerospace Engineering at the Military Technical College in Cairo. I actively participate in global youth science diplomacy initiatives, including the BRICS+ Youth Club and the World Youth Festival in Sochi, Russia. I believe that space technologies should address real-world challenges, especially in climate-vulnerable regions. My work contributes to Egypt’s satellite missions focused on water monitoring, agriculture, and sustainable resource management. I advocate for localizing user needs in satellite applications and fostering cross-sector collaboration to ensure that satellite data translates into actionable insights. A recent focus of my work includes using satellite imagery to support decision-making in water resource distribution and sustainable agriculture in desert reclamation zones, such as the Toshka Lakes in Egypt. I view Space4Water as a vital platform for dialogue, knowledge sharing, and practical engagement, particularly across low- and middle-income countries.

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University of Twente - Faculty ITC

The Faculty ITC of the University of Twente is among the world's top ten institutes for academic education, scientific research and technology development in Earth Observation and Geo-information. ITC staff is engaged in building capacity in the fields of food/water security & agriculture, energy transition, geo-health, climate change adaptation, urban development and smart cities, disaster risk reduction, and land administration.

Institute of Ionosphere

The Institute of Ionosphere is a national scientific research institution operating under the Aerospace Committee of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Since its foundation in 1961, the Institute has evolved into a multidisciplinary center focused on ionospheric physics, atmospheric science, geospatial technologies, and environmental monitoring using satellite data.

Omanos Analytics

We founded Omanos with the mission of using space data analysis to empower communities around the world, and to bring the benefits of satellite data insights to a wider audience. Much of our work has used satellite data analysis to reveal the social and environmental impacts of, e.g., mining, agriculture, and the hydrocarbon industry across four continents for range of clients – international NGOs, governments, supra-national bodies including the European Space Agency and the UK Space Agency.

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