These satellites are expected to eventually replace the older Al Yah 1 and Al Yah 2, launched in 2011 and 2012, respectively
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
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
Set for launch no earlier than October, the launch of the MBZ-SAT marks a significant milestone for UAE’s space sector
By leveraging the combined strengths of Bayanat and Yahsat, SPACE42 aims to pioneer innovative solutions that merge satellite communications, geospatial intelligence, and AI
Funding for global space startups rose to $6.5bn in the first quarter ended March 31, from $2.9bn a year earlier
The exact timing of the eclipse varies by state and time zone across the North American continent, with visibility contingent upon weather conditions
The upcoming total solar eclipse slated for April 8 is set to be one of the most significant astronomical occurrences of the year.
This Earth-observation cubesat, a miniaturised satellite measuring just 10cm x 10 cm x10 cm, is slated for launch by the end of 2024
The NASA programme further expanded astronauts’ skill set to cover critical areas such as spacewalking, robotics and piloting the T-38 training jet
The robotic lander aims to become the first private spacecraft ever to touch down softly on the moon
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
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
The merger is subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals and is expected to close in the second half of 2024
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the satellite programme
Yahsat attributed its strong results due to the performance of its smart ICT solutions arm Thuraya Telecommunications
To stay competitive, Yahsat is focused on innovation in satellite technology, service offerings, and operational efficiency, says the satcom firm’s COO
The agreement calls for the satellites to be launched on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from the US
The Americas will witness a rare ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse on October 14
Amazon has vowed to invest $10bn into its Kuiper project, which was announced in 2019
Nora’s journey to space began when she was chosen in 2021 to train at NASA, alongside 11 candidates from around the world
The space mission will see two Emirati astronauts – Mohammed Al Mulla and Nora Al Matrooshi – head to space next year
The returned samples from Bennu will aid scientists in understanding various aspects of planet formation
This marks the fourth consecutive supermoon of the year, as per the Farmers’ Almanac
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
The astronaut was received with a grand reception attended by the country’s leadership, AlNeyadi’s family as well as senior ministers and dignitaries
Dr Al Neyadi, who concluded his mission on September 4, spent six months in space, during which he conducted a range of significant experiments
The UAE astronaut will return home after successfully completing his debrief and recovery programme in the US
AlNeyadi successfully completed the longest Arab space mission aboard the International Space Station
The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre is yet to announce the date of the astronaut’s return to the UAE