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Stan Rudenko is chief executive of Aspire Space, a company in Abu Dhabi that aims to build rockets entirely in the UAE. Victor Besa / The National

Abu Dhabi businessman raised in Soviet space town on mission to launch rockets in UAE

Stan Rudenko wants to build fully reusable launch system

UAE deserts help Abu Dhabi scientists better understand Mars

Abu Dhabi reaches for stars with factory that can build 50 satellites a year

Lift-off for Dubai space academy helping star pupils set sights on Mars

Trump again nominates billionaire Jared Isaacman to lead Nasa

Momentum building for UAE attempt to land on far side of the Moon

UAE launches satellites that can 'see through clouds' to boost disaster response

In focus

Jordan's King Abdullah II, third left, and Queen Rania, third right, with their children, grandchildren as well as son-in-law and daughter-in-law. Instagram/Queen Rania.

Queen Rania shares joyful photograph of Jordan’s royal family

The seventh Abu Dhabi Marathon took place on Saturday. Photo: Wam

Abu Dhabi Marathon 2025: Amanang’ole seals historic back-to-back titles

Qasr Al Muwaiji in Al Ain is a popular tourist attraction. The National

Al Ain named Capital of Arab Tourism for 2026

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool greets supporters after the English Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Brighton & Hove Albion, in Liverpool, Britain, 13 December 2025. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos, 'live' services or NFTs. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.

'Legend' Salah returns for Liverpool as Ekitike scores twice to beat Brighton

Apple teamed up with ChatGPT maker OpenAI last year and eventually launched Apple Intelligence, throwing its hat into the generative AI arena. Getty Images

ChatGPT tops Apple's UAE App Store downloads in 2025

It is estimated there are more than 200 million stray dogs and about 500 million stray cats around the world. Leslie Pableo for The National

Can groups in the UAE follow Netherlands' lead by rehoming all stray animals?

Participants take part in the seventh annual Pyramids Half Marathon at the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt, 13 December 2025. The event brings together runners from around the world to compete under the slogan Race Through History, offering distances of 21 km, 10 km, and 5 km. EPA / Mohamed Hossam

In picturesRunners at the seventh Pyramids Half Marathon in Giza

Sole DXB hosts venues that reflect the city's evolving dining scene. Ruel Pableo for The National

Sole DXB 2025: Five must-try food concepts at this year’s festival

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Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi captured by MBZ-SAT, a high-resolution satellite built by the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre. Photo: MBRSC

UAE space platform to bring satellites within reach of students and start-ups

Users to have access to data from more than 300 satellites, including those built by the UAE

The year's largest supermoon to be visible in UAE on Wednesday

Stargazers view the Perseid meteor shower from a camp near the Mleiha Archaeological Centre in Sharjah in August 2024. Pawan Singh / The National

Orionids meteor shower to light up UAE skies on Tuesday night

Thuraya-1: UAE marks 25 years since launch of its first satellite

Abu Dhabi space technology company Space42's stand at Gitex Global 2025 in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

UAE lining up new satellite internet system after Red Sea cable disruption

Arab world's first joint satellite a step closer to lift-off

Abu Dhabi researchers test-fire rocket engine for future Mars missions

Countries join forces to avoid star wars as US and China race to the Moon

How to watch Hunter's supermoon in the UAE tonight

Mugdha Polimera says the UAE has 'built a world-class space programme'. Photo: Dr Polimera

Astrophysicist who looked to stars as child wants to give back to UAE

Mugdha Polimera part of team behind SciX, a new open-access portal connecting research in space sciences

UAE-led research shows insulin monitors can work in space

First Emirati to lead global satellite organisation targets space junk and digital divide

'We pray for a good landing': UAE hopes high for 2026 Moon mission

'Surprising' chemistry of interstellar comet could offer insight into distant planets

All systems go as UAE’s space economy grows to Dh22 billion

Abu Dhabi researchers train AI system to save satellites from solar storms

A multiple exposure image shows the phases of the lunar eclipse, culminating in the Blood Moon, above Kfardbian, in the north of Lebanon's capital Beirut. EPA

Blood Moon thrills UAE stargazers during rare total lunar eclipse

Billions across globe enjoy celestial show lasting five hours

UAE skywatchers set for five-hour Blood Moon during rare total lunar eclipse

SpaceX sets sights on Moon, Mars and 'maximum excitement' after rocket launch

From helmets to faces: Why we see strange objects on Mars

Starlink power cuts reveal vulnerabilities of space-based internet systems

Russia to send 75 mice into space aboard 'miniature hotel'

UAE skywatchers prepare for rare total lunar eclipse, supermoons and meteor show

Starlink power cuts reveal vulnerabilities of space-based internet systems

Blackouts in low-Earth orbit systems spread far beyond one region

Russia to send 75 mice into space aboard 'miniature hotel'

UAE skywatchers prepare for rare total lunar eclipse, supermoons and meteor show

Trump executive order to relax US space rocket rules

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