2020 was a challenging year for many however, it was also a year with several successful space missions. None of this could have been done without strong global collaboration and with governments supporting space research and advancements. Space exploration is fundamental for creativity, progress, and global prosperity. In this session we are joined by H.E. Sarah Al Amiri, Minister of State for Advanced Technology of the United Arab Emirates and Chairwoman of the UAE Space Agency, to share her insights on the lessons learnt with the latest space mission and the challenges that were overcome.