NASA spacecraft Dart hits asteroid Dimporphos

One of the anticipated dangers from outer space is that a meteor could crash into earth, and cause mass extinction. It had happened once 65 million years ago when...

Europe is losing the space race, more rules won't help

As space rapidly becomes an essential battlefield, Europe risks being left behind. Its current approach to the new space race — regulate first, compete later — is unlikely to...

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Nasa loses contact with Mars probe 'Maven'

The US space agency Nasa has lost contact with the Mars probe 'Maven.' Work is underway to re-establish contact, a Nasa spokeswoman told the German news agency DPA. No...

PHI-1 satellite ready for launch under MBRSC–UNOOSA partnership to broaden 'access to space for all'

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has announced that PHI-1, the first modular satellite platform developed under the Payload Hosting Initiative (PHI) programme in partnership with the United...

Development of 'Rashid Rover 2' completed, sent to US: MBRSC

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) on Monday announced the successful completion of the development of the Emirates Lunar Mission’s Rashid Rover 2, following a comprehensive series of...

UAE leading $18b Middle East space market growth: BCG report

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) space market is valued at $18 billion, according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) titled “Governments in Space: A universe...

UAE team explores space ties in Japan

A delegation from the UAE Space Agency, led by Dr Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports and Chairman of the UAE Space Agency, undertook an official visit to...

UAE astrophotographer captures stunning image of Crescent Nebula from mountainous region

The Emirates Astronomical Society (EAS) announced a new achievement, adding to the accomplishments of its member astrophotographers. Tamim Al Tamimi, a member of the Society, successfully observed and captured...

Space sector key to future and sustainable growth in UAE, says Sheikh Hamdan

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Supreme Space Council,...