Emirates Post Group (EPG) has launched an initiative called Postcards to Space.
The initiative has been launched in partnership with Club for the Future, a private foundation established by Blue Origin, UAE Space Agency, Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) and AzurX.
The aim of the initiative is to increase the interest of youth in space exploration, which has been identified as one of the vital pillars to building a sustainable and knowledge-driven economy.
Over 10,000 students from schools across the UAE, especially from the primary and elementary education levels were encouraged to express their vision for the UAE for the next fifty years, through dedicated postcards.
The postcards will be sent to the United States of America via the Emirates Post and will then be placed onboard the Blue Origin rockets, to be sent into space.
Flown to Space will be stamped on each postcard and will be returned to the students as a special souvenir for the UAE’s Golden Jubilee.
Michael Edmonds, President of Club for the Future said, "Joining with leading global organisations is necessary to increase the interest of youth in STEM careers. We want to ensure their contributions to building a nation that emphasises innovation, technology, and space exploration for the benefit of Earth."