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Space

UAE completes design review for Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt

13 March 2025

The Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt (EMA) has completed reviewing the Critical Design phase of the mission.

Space

SANSA to provide critical TT&C support for IM-2 Lunar Mission

27 February 2025

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is providing vital tracking, telemetry and command (TT&C) support for Intuitive Machines-2 (IM-2)…

Events

IDEX: Space leaders worry about evolving threats to spacecraft

18 February 2025

Threats to spacecraft are proliferating as the domain becomes of growing importance to militaries around the world.

Space

Aalto’s Zephyr returns after stratospheric flight over Kenya

03 February 2025

Airbus’ high-altitude pseudo-satellite spinoff company Aalto has completed its first flight from its new base in Kenya. Tony Osborne reports.

Space

UAE Space Agency signs agreement with Technology Innovation Institute

10 January 2025

The UAE Space Agency and the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) have signed an agreement to design and develop the EMA Lander.

Space

UAE hits asteroid belt mission milestone

18 December 2024

The UAE has announced a new milestone in its Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt with the completion of the concept review of its lander, which is…

Space

The UAE Space Agency hosts UAE-Japan sector workshop

13 December 2024

The event took place on the sidelines of the 2024 edition of The Abu Dhabi Space Debate. The joint workshop is a collaborative event aimed at…

Space

Abu Dhabi Space Debate to highlight challenges and opportunities in Space

05 December 2024

Delegates to Abu Dhabi Space Debate (ADSD) are set to discuss the most pressing challenges and opportunities within the space sector.

Space

UAE space sector keen to be on international map

11 November 2024

The UAE’s investment in the space sector has nearly doubled to DH40bn (around US$11bn), growing by around 30 per cent year-on-year since 2015.

Space

Emirates the rising star on Asteroids

30 October 2024

The Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt (EMA) team has conducted a preliminary design review (PDR) and discussed its latest developments.

Space

Qatar Airways launches the world’s first Boeing 777 Starlink equipped

23 October 2024

Qatar Airways has operated the world’s first Starlink-equipped Boeing 777 aircraft from Doha to London on Tuesday, 22 October 2024.

Space

The UAE Space Pavilion makes its presence at IAC 2024 in Milan

15 October 2024

The UAE is participating with its first UAE Space Pavilion at the 75th International Astronautical Congress (IAC).

Events

UAE Space Agency organises Space Research Conference 2024

08 October 2024

As part of the World Space Week activities, the UAE Space Agency is hosting the inaugural Space Research Conference 2024, taking place from 8-10…

Space

Middle East runs its own space race

07 October 2024

A growing number of Middle East countries are putting space at the top of their technology investment agendas.

Events

Global Aerospace Summit focuses on space, aviation, and technological

27 September 2024

The Global Aerospace Summit (GAS) commenced in Abu Dhabi, bringing together the foremost leaders from the aerospace, aviation, and defence sectors.

Events

Global Aerospace Summit to focus on aerospace investments, and space

24 September 2024

Global Aerospace Summit is set to drive greater sustainability, youth engagement, and innovation across the industry.

Space

EDGE Group launches new space company

24 September 2024

EDGE has lauched its new space company, ‘FADA’, a name derived from the Arabic word for space.

Space

Yahsat selects SpaceX to launch the Al Yah 4 and Al Yah 5 satellites

01 July 2024

Yahsat has selected SpaceX for the launch of its advanced new geostationary satellites Al Yah 4 (AY4) and Al Yah 5 (AY5) using SpaceX’s flight-proven…

Space

A Mars a day...

28 June 2024

The Emirates Mars Mission (EMM) has released a series of new observations drawn from the first measurements of Mars’ atmosphere across a full Martian…

Space

Yahsat gives go-ahead to Airbus for latest satellite build

10 June 2024

The UAE’s flagship satellite company Yahsat announced today it has contracted Airbus Defence and Space for its new geostationary telecommunications…

Space

SAR deal switches on the satellites

08 May 2024

The United Arab Emirates Sirb satellite project received a boost with a contract with a UAE-based company to develop and manage the programme.

Space

How UAE’s space agency is reaching new heights

24 April 2024

Sarah Al Amiri, UAE minister of state for public education and advanced technology and chair of the UAE Space Agency, explains how investment in space…

Space

Etihad pilot to journey to Nasa simulated MARS mission

19 April 2024

Etihad Airways is celebrating the achievements of Captain Shareef Al Romaithi, the Etihad pilot set to journey on MARS mission.

Space

Serco Middle East bolsters space-enabled environmental services

05 March 2024

Serco Middle East has launched an Urban Twin Solution to help governments and organisations to address critical environmental challenges using the…

Space

UAE Space Agency unveils milestones in Emirates Mission to Asteroid Belt

23 February 2024

The Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt (EMA) team has conducted a preliminary design review for the mission and discussed its latest…

Space

Emirates Mars Mission publishes new Mars observations

12 February 2024

The Emirates Mars Mission (EMM) has released a series of new observations drawn from the first measurements of Mars’ atmosphere across a full Martian…

Events

Space technology and capability key topic at WDS

25 January 2024

Space technology and capability will be a vital topic for international discussion, and a dedicated section of World Defense Show 2024 (WDS).

Space

UAE Space Agency concludes COP28 participation

14 December 2023

The UAE Space Agency concluded the first participation of the Space Pavilion in the 28th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP 28).

Space

UK hosts Africa’s top space experts on tour of UK industry

05 December 2023

Space experts from Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda and South Africa are touring the UK’s top space research, manufacturing and launch facilities.

Space

UAE Space Agency launches ops phase of Geo-Spatial Analytics platform

04 December 2023

In partnership with Bayanat, the UAE Space Agency has launched the operational phase of Geo-Spatial Analytics Platform.

Events

UAE Space Agency leads first space pavilion participation at COP 28

24 November 2023

The UAE Space Agency is leading the first participation of the Space Pavilion in the 28th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP 28).

Events

Dubai Airshow: Bayanat, Yahsat, and ICEYE expand SAR Satellite fleet

15 November 2023

Bayanat and Yahsat look to expand their Earth Observation (EO) space programme from five to seven synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites.

Events

SHOW BUSINESS: Dubai Airshow 2023 Day 1

13 November 2023

The latest technology goes on display at this week’s Dubai Airshow, the official daily; SHOW BUSINESS outlines the challenges the industry faces.

Space

US summit in Qatar focuses on military threats

08 November 2023

US Central Command (CENTCOM) held a space forum at Al-Udeid Air Base, Qatar, from 15 to 17 February 2023, which included discussions focused on…

Events

Dubai Airshow prepares for biggest event on record

02 November 2023

This year’s Dubai Airshow is set to be the biggest on record, with 1,400+ exhibitors from 95 countries and visitor numbers expected to grow from last…

Space

TATV Spotlight - Satcom Direct

02 November 2023

Dave Falberg, Vice President of Satcom Direct, explains how the new generation of its Plane Simple antenna system is rolling out to the business jet…

Air transport

Arabian Aerospace Special Report - Saudi Aviation & Vision 2030 out now!

30 October 2023

In this special report: Arabian Aerospace delivers an exclusive overview of Saudi aviation and vision for 2030. 

Space

Second lunar rover mission for 2024

30 October 2023

The UAE is planning a second attempt to land a lunar rover on the moon after the first failed to land successfully.

Space

MBZ-SAT satellite development moves apace

23 October 2023

The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) is forging ahead with building its MBZ-SAT Earth-observation satellite.

Space

Serco partners with Starburst to boost UAE space innovation

02 October 2023

Serco has entered a partnership with Starburst, the aerospace accelerator, to drive innovation in the UAE space industry and to foster the growth of…

Events

Egypt International Airshow to take place in September

02 October 2023

The Egypt International Airshow will take place 2-5 September 2024.

Events

Military Committee organising Dubai Airshow 2023 continue preparations

25 September 2023

The Military Committee Organising Dubai Airshow 2023 said it continues its preparations for what it expects to be the ‘biggest’ Airshow to date.

Airports

Satys Aerospace and MBRAH to launch construction of paint hangar at DWC

05 September 2023

Satys Aerospace has signed a new agreement with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) to build a new paint hangar at Dubai South - Al Maktoum…

Space

UAE participates in Working Group session on reducing space threats

01 September 2023

A UAE delegation has participated in the fourth session of the United Nations Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG).

Space

Emirates launches interview with astronaut live from space

30 August 2023

Emirates is launching an interview with UAE astronaut Dr Sultan AlNeyadi live from space, which will be streamed on its Emirates ice channel.

Space

India makes history landing on the Moon's south pole!

23 August 2023

India has made history by becoming the first country in the world to successfully land a spacecraft on the Moon’s south pole.

Space

Serco launches Graduate Space Programme in Saudi Arabia

01 August 2023

Serco, which recently launched its Saudi Space Division based out of Riyadh, has opened applications for its Graduate Space Programme.

Space

UAE Space Agency means business in Asteroid Belt tour and landing mission

15 June 2023

The UAE Space Agency has asked for private sector participation in Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt.

Space

VPorts initiates certification process for its vertiports in Dubai South

07 June 2023

VPorts has embarked on the certification process for its vertiports as part of the world’s first Advanced Air Mobility Integrator Centre in…

Space

Commercial opportunities to be broadened across the UAE space-ecosystem

17 May 2023

Bayanat, Yahsat and ICEYE have announced a comprehensive Space Programme.

Space

Second UAE astronaut heads to ISS

26 April 2023

Sultan Saif AlNeyadi, one of the four Emirati astronauts, is due to fly to the International Space Station (ISS) early this year.

Space

UAE ramps up space programme with mission launch

17 April 2023

The United Arab Emirates has taken the next step in its space programme with the launch of its Rashid Rover aboard a Space X Falcon 9 rocket.

Space

Serco’s Saudi Space Division achieves lift-off

08 March 2023

Serco, the international public services company, has officially launched its Saudi Space division.

Space

Airbus wins contract from Angola for Earth observation satellite Angeo-1

03 March 2023

Airbus Defence and Space has announced an agreement for Angeo-1, the first very high performance Angolan Earth observation satellite.

Events

IDEX: Making space for the great and the good

21 February 2023

Space is playing an important role at IDEX this year with nearly 40 companies listed as having a ‘space’ component.

Space

Hope Probe to move to a new Mars Orbit and observe Deimos

09 February 2023

The Emirates Mars Mission 'Hope Probe' is transitioning to a new orbit.

Space

Emirati Graduates complete Phase I of Space Workshops

08 February 2023

The first group of Emirati graduates has successfully completed the first phase of a new programme launched by the UAE Space Agency.  

Space

dans and MBRSC explore satellite technology enablers

07 February 2023

Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans) and Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) have signed an MoU for exploring satellite technology enablers.

Space

UAE Space Agency receives Russian space delegation

06 February 2023

The UAE Space Agency has welcomed the Russian State Space Corporation (ROSCOSMOS) delegation.  

Space

NASA awards Boeing sustainable flight demonstrator contract

19 January 2023

NASA has selected Boeing and its industry team to lead the development and flight testing of a full-scale Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW)…

Space

UAE Space Agency launches space workshops

22 December 2022

The UAE Space Agency (UAESA) has launched the Space Workshops with the aim to support the private sector and encourage start-ups with opportunities.…

Space

Hope's Mars discovery is blowing in the wind

19 December 2022

The UAE’s Hope Mars mission has discovered an interesting new type of aurora around the Red Planet.

Space

Rashid Rover lifts off on board a Space X Falcon 9 rocket

13 December 2022

The UAE-built Rashid Rover, the first Emirati mission to the surface of the Moon, lifted off on board a Space X Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch…

Space

UAE Space Agency launches Space Data Centre project

17 November 2022

The UAE Space Agency (UAESA) launched the Space Data Centre, a digital platform.

Events

Bahrain International Airshow closed with a resounding success

15 November 2022

Thousands of aerospace and defence professionals from over 30 countries around the world connected at the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2022.

Space

Hope Probe uncovers new scientific observations in its fifth batch of

26 October 2022

The Emirates Mars Mission ‘Hope Probe’ has uncovered new observations, in addition to its nominal set of observations, about Mars’ atmosphere in its…

Events

BIAS 2022 announces conference forums

14 October 2022

The Bahrain International Airshow 2022 has announced four ‘ground-breaking’ forums each featuring a variety of keynote and panel sessions.  

Events

AbDhabi to host International Committee on Global Navigation Satellite

11 October 2022

Abu Dhabi will be hosting the 16th edition of the International Committee on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (ICG).

Space

Saudi Arabia launches its first astronaut programme

03 October 2022

Saudi Space Commission (SSC) has launched the Kingdom’s first astronaut programme, dedicated to train Saudi competent personnel to undertake long- and…

Space

Emirates Mars Mission discovers new kind of ‘Patchy’ Mars Proton Aurora

01 September 2022

The Emirates Mars Mission, the first interplanetary exploration undertaken by an Arab nation, has made first observations of a new type of proton…

Space

Suppliers Complex at Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace hub nears completion

18 August 2022

Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub at Dubai South has said its Suppliers Complex, the first vertical aerospace complex in the region, is scheduled to…

Space

Ghana station is a platform for growth

04 August 2022

Global communications company, Viasat, has launched its first real-time Earth (RTE) facility in Africa, located in Accra, Ghana.

Space

The outlook is bright for forecasting...

27 July 2022

South Africa has launched a new $5.79 million project on behalf of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) dedicated to monitoring space…

Space

Excitement grows over Mars data

01 July 2022

The Emirates Mars Mission Hope probe has now been in space for nearly two years focusing on the atmosphere and climate of the Red Planet.

Space

Hope Probe identifies new scientific observations

01 July 2022

The Emirates Mars Mission ‘Hope Probe’ has identified new observations about Mars’ atmosphere in its fourth batch of scientific data.

Space

ASECNA and CNES sign cooperation agreement on operational SBAS in Africa

20 June 2022

Safety of Air Navigation in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA) and the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES), have have signed a new agreement…

Route planning and tourism

Ethad's new Airbus A350 to serve UK - Abu Dhabi route

30 May 2022

Etihad Airways has announced its new Airbus A350 aircraft is available to book on the London Heathrow-Abu Dhabi route for flights from 30 October…

People

Skills gap focus at GAS 22

11 May 2022

This month's Global Aerospace Summit in Abu Dhabi will have a focus on the skills gap and how the aerospace industry must address it

Space

UAE and Scotland to connect with space activities

10 May 2022

Space sector strategy experts AstroAgency and AzurX announce intention to bridge fast-growing commercial space activities between Scotland and the…

Space

Emirates Mars Mission discovers new mysterious martian aurora

27 April 2022

The Emirates Mars Mission, the first interplanetary exploration undertaken by an Arab nation, has released a new image of Mars’ enigmatic discrete…

Space

UAE and US Mars missions to collaborate on science data analysis

13 April 2022

The Emirates Mars Mission has finalised a science data analysis collaboration initiative with NASA’s MAVEN Mars Mission.

Space

Thales Alenia Space and AIKO team up

08 April 2022

Thales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), and the start-up AIKO S.r.l. have signed MoU to jointly develop…

Space

Hope Probe captures new Mars observations

08 April 2022

The Emirates Mars Mission “Hope Probe” has captured new observations about Mars atmosphere in its third batch of scientific data.

Space

LOCATION, LOCATION The key to winning the new space race

04 April 2022

The Dubai Airshow enabled BlackSky to demonstrate how its “space-as-a-service” satellite imagery is revolutionising monitoring, analysis and…

Space

SpaceChain opens UAE office in Abu Dhabi

17 March 2022

SpaceChain has opened its UAE office in Abu Dhabi where it will work closely with start-ups and organisations across the region to drive new…

Space

Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub sign agreement with Satys

23 February 2022

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) has signed an agreement with Satys, a specialised in aircraft sealing and painting.

Space

OneWeb successfully launches 36 satellites after rapid year of progress

29 December 2021

OneWeb, the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, has confirmed its successful deployment of 36 satellites by Arianespace from the…

Technology

OneWeb and GDC Advanced Technology sign joint development agreement

30 November 2021

OneWeb, a global communications company powered by Space, has signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with GDC Advanced Technology.  

Events

TATV Spotlight: IAI's hopes for new opportunities

15 November 2021

The 2020 Abraham Accords signed by the United Arab Emirates, Israel and the United States opened a new era of collaboration in the Middle East.

Events

Dubai Airshow: Amazon delivering so much for the space community

15 November 2021

Mention the word ‘Amazon’ to most people and it conjures up images of home-delivered goods, Prime videos, or Fire tablet computers.

Events

Dubai Airshow: Astronaut Duke backs next generation of pioneers

15 November 2021

Apollo 16 astronaut Charlie Duke was at the show in support of the Al Worden endeavour scholarship.

Technology

TATV Insight: OneWeb to change connectivity satisfaction for airlines

05 November 2021

OneWeb’s VP mobility services - Ben Griffin, explains to Technology and Space editor Steve Nichols why the London-headquartered satellite operator has…

Space

UAE Analog Mission#1 begins in Moscow

05 November 2021

The UAE Analog Mission#1 began yesterday as crew entered the NEK ground-based analogue facility in Moscow, Russia.

Space

MBRSC signs MoU with Airbus to collaborate on Emirates Lunar Mission

29 October 2021

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has signed an MoU with Airbus Defence and Space to collaborate on the Emirates Lunar Mission.

Space

‘ClimCam’ team to fly “free” climate monitoring payload on ISS

26 October 2021

The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and Airbus Defence and Space have selected the winner of their joint opportunity for a free…

Events

France strengthens its ties with the UAE

25 October 2021

Organised by Business France, the French Space Days will be held from October 26 to 28 in partnership with the CNES, French government agency…

Space

MBRSC launches space ventures for startups in space sector

19 October 2021

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has launched Space Ventures, a launchpad for startups in the space sector from the region and around the…

Space

Analog astronauts prepare for UAE mission in November

11 October 2021

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has said that the Analog astronauts Abdalla AlHammadi and Saleh AlAmeri continue to prepare for the first…

Space

UAE reveals new space plan with interplanetary mission and benefits for

10 October 2021

The UAE’s Space Agency has taken another major step into space exploration with the launch of a new Emirati interplanetary mission.

Space

Yahsat appointed by UAE Government to assess expansion of existing fleet

05 October 2021

Al Yah Satellite Communications, the UAE’s flagship satellite solutions provider, has been formally requested to perform a thorough study in order to…

Space

GlobalFoundries and BAE Systems collaborate on RAD510 SoC

24 August 2021

Mubadala's GlobalFoundries is collaborating with BAE Systems to produce radiation-hardened RAD510 System on Chip (SoC) single board computers (SBCs)…

Space

African Space Industry to benefit from high-res satellite imagery

12 August 2021

Satellogic, a specialist in sub-meter resolution satellite imagery collection, has entered a new partnership with GeoTerraImage, the geospatial…

Space

Louis Moinet makes timepiece dedicated to UAE space mission

30 June 2021

Hope Probe Tourbillon is a new one-of-a-kind creation dedicated to the extraordinary UAE space mission. Based on a technology exclusive to Louis…

Space

MBRSC partners with French space agency CNES

21 June 2021

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre has partnered with French space agency, CNES for the Emirates Lunar Mission.

Space

Satellite-based VDES to strengthen West Africa's maritime sector

10 June 2021

Commercial satellite operator Sternula has entered a new partnership with the Ghana Maritime Authority, to enable satellite-based VDES to be used for…

Space

Yahsat and Airbus complete key milestone in construction of Thuraya 4-NGS

09 June 2021

Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) and Airbus have announced a key milestone in the construction of the Thuraya 4-NGS next generation…

Space

ASECNA teams up with NIGCOMSAT and Thales Alenia Space to continue

04 June 2021

ASECNA, NIGCOMSAT and Thales Alenia Space are working together to accelerate the development of SBAS (Satellite-Based Augmentation System) services…

Space

Thuraya launches SatTrack

03 June 2021

The Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) subsidiary of UAE-based Al Yah Satellite Communications Company, Thuraya, has launched its web-based SatTrack…

Space

Evonik enhances safe transport of hydrogen peroxide

02 June 2021

Evonik has developed a container made of pure aluminum with a 220-litre capacity for the safe transport of highly concentrated hydrogen peroxide.

Space

UAE names world's first female Arab astronaut

10 April 2021

The UAE has named its first female Arab astronaut as it confirmed the second batch of the country’s astronaut programme today.

Space

Eutelsat selects Airbus for EUTELSAT 36D satellite

22 March 2021

Airbus has been selected by Eutelsat to build EUTELSAT 36D, a new generation multi-mission geostationary telecommunications satellite, which will…

Space

The European Space Agency helps South Africa share water fairly

22 March 2021

On World Water Day, how can the government achieve the sustainable use of water for the benefit of all South Africans?

Space

TATV Newsround: West Africa to Mars via Bengaluru and Abu Dhabi

18 February 2021

This week's TATV Newsround brings travels from West Africa to Mars via Bengaluru and Abu Dhabi – and all stations in between.

Space

International Space Station tests virus-fighting surface coating

16 February 2021

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are conducting experiments with an antimicrobial surface coating designed to fight the spread…

Space

BREAKING NEWS: Hope Mission in successful Mars orbit

09 February 2021

The UAE's hope mission to Mars has achieved something only four other nations have done before and entered orbit around Mars.

Space

ASECNA, NIGCOMSAT and Thales Alenia Space to accelerate SBAS for aviation

01 February 2021

The Agency for Air Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar, ASECNA, the Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd, NIGCOMSAT and Thales Alenia Space -…

Space

Kuwait's first Satellite on track for June launch

02 January 2021

Dubai-based Orbital Space has announced that Kuwait’s first Satellite, 1U CubeSat QMR-KWT, is successfully undergoing functional testing, reports Jay…

Space

International consortium reveals three remaining D-2/AtlaCom-1 payloads

30 October 2020

Nanosatellite bus manufacturer and mission integrator, NanoAvionics - which is working in collaboration with South Africa's Dragonfly Aerospace and…

Space

Inmarsat introduces latest powerful satellite to the Middle East

12 October 2020

Inmarsat has confirmed the commercial service introduction of GX5, the company’s newest, geostationary satellite to date.

Space

Tawazun teams up with Airbus for satellite assembly

08 October 2020

Abu Dhabi based Tawazun Economic Council (Tawazun) has formed a collaboration with Airbus and the National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC)…

Space

ASECNA provide the first African early SBAS open service

11 September 2020

ASECNA, NIGCOMSAT Ltd and Thales Alenia Space take a crucial step towards the provision of satellite navigation services in the Africa & Indian Ocean…

Space

Collins Aerospace achieves Iridium Certus milestone

19 August 2020

Collins Aerospace Systems has reached a milestone in the development of its higher bandwidth Iridium Certus airborne satellite communications (SATCOM)…

Space

Airbus to build BADR-8 satellite for Arabsat

18 August 2020

Airbus has been contracted by Arabsat to build BADR-8, their new generation telecommunications satellite, which will replace and increase Arabsat’s…

Space

UAE plans lunar rover mission in 2024

10 August 2020

The United Arab Emirates has plans to send a lunar rover to the Moon in 2024 as part of its long-term goal for the human settlement of Mars by 2117.

Space

Ethiopia's Strong Roots selects Eutelsat satellite for DTH platform

06 August 2020

Eutelsat Communications and Strong Roots Ethiopia Broadcasting Service plc have concluded a Master Service Agreement for a Ku capacity on a 36 MHz…

Space

Sheikh Hamdan conducts video conference meeting with the Hope Probe team

05 June 2020

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum this week conducted a video conference meeting with the Hope Probe team at the Tanegashima Space…

Space

Kuwait should make space capability part of national strategy

12 April 2020

Kuwait has all the resources needed to build a space agency, but it lacks the political will, said Bassam Alfeeli, the founder and CEO of Orbital…

Space

MBRSC releases satellite image ‘Mosaic’

08 April 2020

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has announced the completion of an updated map of Abu Dhabi and Dubai using the UAE's first…

Space

Horizon Technologies secures new FlyingFish orders

01 April 2020

Horizon Technologies has secured a £500+K order for an undisclosed quantity of FlyingFish SIGINT systems from a Sub-Saharan African country.

Space

Farming by Satellite Prize 2020 opens for applications

19 March 2020

The European GNSS Agency (GSA), the EU agency managing Europe’s satellite navigation systems, EGNOS and Galileo, today announced the return of the…

Space

Mitsubishi Aircraft makes maiden flight of FTV10

18 March 2020

Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation, a MHI Group company, has completed the maiden flight of Flight Test Vehicle 10 (FTV10), the first Mitsubishi SpaceJet…

Space

FalconEye launches successfully to help UAEAF

12 February 2020

FalconEye has been successfully launched by Arianespace. The high-performance Earth observation satellite, which will act as an eye from space for the…

Space

MeznSat launches successfully in the UAE

10 February 2020

The launch of the MeznSat satellite is a significant contribution from Ras Al Khaimah to the UAE’s position in the global space sector, asserted the…

Space

UAE prepare for ‘Hope Probe’ Mars landing

07 January 2020

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has reviewed the final preparations…

Space

MBRSC releases GIF image showing decline of NO2 in the GCC

04 January 2020

Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has released a GIF image of the decrease in nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentration in the GCC countries,…

Space

Arabsat 6A Satellite launched

04 December 2019

The Arabsat 6A Satellite – the last of Arabsat's sixth generation satellites – was successfully launched yesterday morning by Elon Musk's SpaceX…

Space

UAE Space Agency and Krypto Labs announce winners of GeoTech Innovation

04 November 2019

The UAE Space Agency and Krypto Labs, the global innovation hub, have announced the two winning teams of the GeoTech Innovation Programme.

Space

UAE Space Agency participate in Arab League’s Economic and Social Council

09 October 2019

The UAE Space Agency participated in the 104th session of the Arab League’s Economic and Social Council ministerial meeting, which was held at the…

Space

UAE set to name its first four astronauts

01 August 2019

The UAE is gearing up to put the first Emirati astronaut into space. Steve Nichols has been finding out more.

Space

Space watch traces history back to Zambian village

22 July 2019

A piece of space history rescued from a remote Zambian villager’s roof is now becoming part of a Moon landings limited edition commemorative watch.

Space

Thuraya and eSAT complete satellite IoT tests

11 July 2019

Thuraya, the mobile satellite services subsidiary of the Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) and low cost satellite IoT connectivity…

Space

Benefits of international space economy to form key focus at Global Space

02 June 2019

The opportunities for growth in the international space economy will form a key focus area for the second Global Space Congress, which will be hosted…

Space

How space can help Africa reap its rewards

24 May 2019

Making greater use of space – or at least Earth orbiting satellites – could greatly help African farmers and the wider population, the Airbus…

Space

TSF uses GX for emergency comms following Mozambique cyclones

09 May 2019

Télécoms Sans Frontières (TSF) is continuing its emergency communications operations using Inmarsat's Global Xpress (GX) satellite connections,…

Space

Tunisia's Challenge One satellite to launch with Russia's Soyuz

29 April 2019

Tunisia’s first ‘Challenge One’ satellite is to be launched from the Russian Soyuz-2.1a, integrated with the Fregat upper stage, following a signing…

Space

Qatar Airways committed to nurturing next generation leaders in air and

04 April 2019

Qatar Airways has said its strategic collaboration with McGill University’s Institute of Air and Space Law, the world’s premier institution for…

Space

UAE space prodigy appointed NYU Abu Dhabi Scientific Research Fellow

03 April 2019

At just 16 years old, Alia Almansoori, winner of the inaugural UAE Genes in Space contest (2017) and founder of Emirati Astronaut, a platform for…

Space

UAE Space Agency contribute at French Space Agency

02 April 2019

A delegation from the UAE Space Agency has taken part in a series of meetings and workshops at the French Space Agency (CNES) as a part of the…

Space

Rwandan Government backs OneWeb network

20 March 2019

The Government of Rwanda - alongside SoftBank Group Corp., Grupo Salinas, Qualcomm Technologies Inc. - has led a new round of funding of OneWeb's…

Space

Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre invites schools to be part of Arab Emirati

04 March 2019

To support its efforts to empower and encourage youth to take an interest in space science, The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has launched…

Space

CNES and SANSA sign founding agreement outlining future projects

28 February 2019

Jean-Pascal Le Franc, CNES Director of Planning, International Relations and Quality, and Valanathan Munsami, CEO of the South African National Space…

Space

UAE Space Agency concludes its participation in Aqdar World Summit

09 February 2019

The UAE Space Agency has concluded its participation in the third Aqdar World Summit, held in Moscow from August 29 to September 1 under the theme…

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Emirati astronauts successfully complete training period in Moscow

09 February 2019

Hazzaa AlMansoori, the first Emirati astronaut to travel to the International Space Station (ISS) on September 25, and Sultan AlNeyadi, the back-up…

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Emirates gifts satellite to strengthen Arab expertise

07 February 2019

The Global Space Congress, the largest gathering of space industry leaders hosted by the Middle East and North Africa region, was held at the St Regis…

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UAE Space Agency announces the winners of ‘Tests in Orbit’ competition

05 February 2019

The UAE Space Agency (UAESA) has revealed the winners of the student experiment competition ‘Tests in Orbit’, sponsored by the UAE Space Agency and…

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Vega made 13th successful launch Orbits MOHAMMED VI-B satellite for the

07 December 2018

Vega accomplished last November 21, a flawless launch from Europe’s spaceport at the Guiana Space Centre (CSG), orbiting the MOHAMMED VI-B satellite…

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Saudia to be launch customer for new connectivity system with global reach

04 December 2018

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) is to be the launch customer of a new high speed connectivity system launched at the Aircraft Interiors show in…

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CNES and UAESA to develop joint hyperspectral satellite to observe climate

02 December 2018

CNES President Jean-Yves Le Gall and Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Chairman of the United Arab Emirates Space Agency (UAESA), signed an agreement to…

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CNES and KACST sign Executive Programme agreement

04 November 2018

On the occasion of the state visit to France of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, CNES President Jean-Yves Le Gall and Turki Bin Saud…

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France and UAE space cooperation, CNES, opens office in Abu Dhabi

10 September 2018

CNES President Jean-Yves Le Gall was in Abu Dhabi for the opening of its new office at the French Embassy, and the arrival of Donato Giorgi, CNES’s…