EDGE unveils new space company ‘FADA’

UAE defence firm EDGE forays into space domain with ‘FADA’

The space firm will create advanced facilities for designing, building, testing, and integrating various satellite components

UAE women's day

Women in the UAE stand to benefit from the burgeoning ‘new space’ economy

UAE women are driving advancements in the new space economy, with emerging roles in the satellite sector offering vast opportunities for growth and leadership

SpaceX to launch Yahsat Al Yah 4 and 5 satellites

SpaceX to launch Yahsat’s Al Yah 4 and 5 satellites

These satellites are expected to eventually replace the older Al Yah 1 and Al Yah 2, launched in 2011 and 2012, respectively

Boeing Starliner

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft sends first astronaut crew to orbit

Starliner, would compete head-to-head with the SpaceX capsule, which since 2020 has been NASA’s only vehicle for sending ISS crew members to orbit from US soil

Karim Sabbagh MD designate of Space 42

Space42’s Karim Sabbagh on the Bayanat-Yahsat merger, spacetech and future plans

The managing director designate of Space42 shares how the company will combine geo analytics and satcom capabilities with AI to offer new solutions and services to clients across the region

Sheikh Hamdan signs off on MBZ-SAT launch

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan signs off on MBZ-SAT launch

Set for launch no earlier than October, the launch of the MBZ-SAT marks a significant milestone for UAE’s space sector

Bayanat and Yahsat sign merger to form SPACE42

SPACE42: Bayanat, Yahsat shareholders green-light merger

By leveraging the combined strengths of Bayanat and Yahsat, SPACE42 aims to pioneer innovative solutions that merge satellite communications, geospatial intelligence, and AI

SpaceX rocket

Space startups see funding surge as spending remains high

Funding for global space startups rose to $6.5bn in the first quarter ended March 31, from $2.9bn a year earlier

All you need to know about partial solar eclipse in UAE today

Solar eclipse time: Watch live stream

The exact timing of the eclipse varies by state and time zone across the North American continent, with visibility contingent upon weather conditions

solar eclipse

Total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024: Time, path and how to watch

The upcoming total solar eclipse slated for April 8 is set to be one of the most significant astronomical occurrences of the year.

MBRSC, HCT commence work on milestone HCT-SAT 1 project Image Dubai Media Office

MBRSC, HCT kick-off landmark student-led HCT-SAT 1 project

This Earth-observation cubesat, a miniaturised satellite measuring just 10cm x 10 cm x10 cm, is slated for launch by the end of 2024

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Mission-ready: UAE astronauts complete NASA training

The NASA programme further expanded astronauts’ skill set to cover critical areas such as spacewalking, robotics and piloting the T-38 training jet

US private space lander Peregrine headed to the moon Image courtesy United Launch Alliance- Instagram

WATCH: Historic private US Peregrine mission launches, en route to the moon

The robotic lander aims to become the first private spacecraft ever to touch down softly on the moon

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UAE space odyssey: New deal with NASA for Artemis Lunar Gateway airlock, Moon mission

Gateway will support sustained exploration and research in deep space, provide a home for astronauts to live and work, including a staging point for lunar surface missions

SpaceX launches Starlink satellites

SpaceX’s new Starlink satellites beam phone signals from space

The US wireless carrier will use Elon Musk-owned SpaceX’s Starlink satellites to provide mobile users with network access in parts of the US

GCC region M&A blazes trail as global deals decline

UAE’s Bayanat and Yahsat agree potential Dhs15bn merger

The merger is subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals and is expected to close in the second half of 2024

UAE lanches developmental Phase of Sirb programme Image Dubai Media Office

UAE launches development phase of Sirb satellite programme

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the satellite programme

Yahsat satellite

UAE: Yahsat reports strong quarterly results for Q3

Yahsat attributed its strong results due to the performance of its smart ICT solutions arm Thuraya Telecommunications

Interview with Khalid Al Kaf - Yahsat Chief Operations Officer Image Supplied

Interview: Yahsat’s Khalid Al Kaf shares the satcom giant’s future-forward strategy

To stay competitive, Yahsat is focused on innovation in satellite technology, service offerings, and operational efficiency, says the satcom firm’s COO

SpaceX rocket

SpaceX signs deal with European Space Agency to launch key satellites

The agreement calls for the satellites to be launched on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from the US

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Annular solar eclipse 2023: Watch live

The Americas will witness a rare ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse on October 14

AMAZON KUIPER NETWORK

Amazon launches first test satellites for Kuiper internet network

Amazon has vowed to invest $10bn into its Kuiper project, which was announced in 2019

Nora al matrooshi

Who is Nora Al Matrooshi, the UAE’s first female astronaut to head to space in 2024?

Nora’s journey to space began when she was chosen in 2021 to train at NASA, alongside 11 candidates from around the world

Sheikh Hamdan space missions

Sheikh Hamdan announces space ventures in 2024; mission to include UAE’s first female astronaut

The space mission will see two Emirati astronauts – Mohammed Al Mulla and Nora Al Matrooshi – head to space next year

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return from Asteroid Bennu

NASA’s Osiris-Rex mission brings sample from Asteroid Bennu: Why is it significant?

The returned samples from Bennu will aid scientists in understanding various aspects of planet formation

Supermoon

Harvest full Moon to illuminate the sky: Last supermoon of 2023 on long weekend holiday

This marks the fourth consecutive supermoon of the year, as per the Farmers’ Almanac

solar eclipse

Annular solar eclipse on October 14: A celestial ‘ring of fire’

This particular type of eclipse occurs when the moon, positioned at or near its farthest point from Earth, does not entirely block the sun’s face

Sultan AlNeyadi

UAE celebrates homecoming of Sultan AlNeyadi following space mission

The astronaut was received with a grand reception attended by the country’s leadership, AlNeyadi’s family as well as senior ministers and dignitaries

Sultan AlNeyadi

Sultan AlNeyadi returns to the UAE

Dr Al Neyadi, who concluded his mission on September 4, spent six months in space, during which he conducted a range of significant experiments

Sultan AlNeyadi

Sultan AlNeyadi to return to the UAE on September 18: MBRSC

The UAE astronaut will return home after successfully completing his debrief and recovery programme in the US