UAE’s first Space Economic Zone at Masdar City
The UAE Space Agency and Masdar will establish the nation’s first Space Economic Zone in Masdar City to create an integrated business
Three stars named after Sheikh Zayed
The Emirates Astronomical Observatory announced the discovery of a number of new Variable stars in conjunction with World Space Week…reports Asian Lite
UAE, Japan agree closer cooperation in space sector
The UAE Space Agency has held high-level talks with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to discuss progress enjoyed by both parties
MBRSC, Airbus partner for Emirates lunar mission
The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus Defence and Space…reports Asian Lite News The
SpaceX to launch UAE’s MBZ-SAT in 2023
MBZ-SAT will be equipped with an automated system for arranging images round-the-clock, ensuring that it provides the highest quality standards of satellite
‘India will launch industry-led policies in space sector’
ISRO Chief K. Sivan emphasised that recent reforms in the sector has ensured that the role of the private sector has evolved
William Shatner becomes world’s oldest space traveller at 90
Shatner has broken the record of aviation pioneer Wally Funk, who, at 83, became the oldest person to have ever flown to
UAE appoints new chief of national space agency
Salem Butti Salem Al Qubaisi is appointed as the Director-General of the UAE Space Agency…reports Asian Lite News President Sheikh Khalifa bin
UAE’s next space mission to explore Venus, 7 asteroids
The mission is scheduled for launch in 2028, with the primary goal of exploring the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, the
SpaceX Inspiration4 returns with all-civilian crew after 3 days in space
“Splashdown!” SpaceX posted from its official handle on Twitter, with a clip of the landing. “Welcome back to planet Earth, Inspiration4!”…reports Asian