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          Space

          The latest space and Nasa news, including updates on the Lunar Mission, planets and astronomy

          The SpaceX Dragon approaches the International Space Station - some 418 kilometres above the UAE coastline. Dubai's islands, the Palm Jebel Ali and Palm Jumeirah can be seen under the wing of the spacecraft. Image courtesy ISS via Flickr

          UAE provides spectacular backdrop to SpaceX Dragon approach

          ScienceSeptember 09, 2019
          Hazza Al Mansoori is strapped into a centrifuge that will spin in circles to test his endurance. Hazza Al Mansoori / Twitter

          Emirati astronauts undergo extreme G-force training

          ScienceSeptember 09, 2019
          This undated image made available by Elon Musk on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017 shows a new spacesuit from his company SpaceX. It's designed for its crewed flights planned for 2018. (SpaceX via AP)

          Stylish and slimline SpaceX suit takes the space out of spacesuit

          ScienceSeptember 09, 2019
          The Khalifa University students have developed a nano-satellite called MySat-1. Image courtesy Nanoracks via Twitter

          First satellite built at Abu Dhabi lab heads into space

          ScienceSeptember 09, 2019
          Sultan Al Neyadi (left) and Hazza Al Mansouri during winter survival training in Russia. Courtesy: Dubai Media Office

          First look: Emirati astronauts' winter survival training

          ScienceSeptember 09, 2019
          Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, announced the formation of a pan-Arab space agency, on Twitter. Courtesy Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Twitter

          First pan-Arab space organisation formed in Abu Dhabi

          ScienceSeptember 09, 2019
          Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, at Global Space Congress in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. He announced the creation of the new organisation at the event. Seen with Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs. Wam

          Pan-Arab satellite to monitor pollution to be built in Al Ain

          GovernmentSeptember 09, 2019
          From left: Amer Mohammad Al Sayegh, Salem Al Marri and Mohammed Al Harmi at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

          The UAE's space programme 'will be remembered for years and years to come'

          BooksSeptember 09, 2019
          The UAE astronauts have been measured for special custom made seats aboard the board a Soyuz-MS15 spacecraft that will take one of them to the International Space Station in September.

          UAE astronauts are fitted for seats on board Soyuz rocket

          ScienceSeptember 09, 2019
          Hazza is learning how to dock the Soyuz craft with ISS and to handle potential emergencies in space.

          'Wish us well!': Emirati astronaut shares video with fans

          ScienceSeptember 09, 2019
          Emirati astronaut Hazza Al Mansouri with Roscosmos commander Oleg Skripochka and American Nasa astronaut Jessica Meir. The ISS will sample Emirati food sent into space by Maj Al Mansouri Courtesy Dubai Media Office

          What UAE astronaut Hazza Al Mansouri will take to space

          ScienceSeptember 09, 2019
          Hazza Al Mansouri will be the first Arab to visit the International Space Station. EPA

          UAE's first astronaut completes final test before historic space mission

          ScienceSeptember 09, 2019
          From left to right: The World Islands, Palm Jumeirah and Palm Jebel Ali. Courtesy International Space Station

          Space Station captures Dubai islands in flypast

          ScienceAugust 02, 2019
          The Indian Space Research Organisation's Chandrayaan-2 lifts off at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. AFP

          India's Chandrayaan-2 blasts off to the Moon

          AsiaJuly 23, 2019
          The Soyuz MS-09 spacecraft blasts off to the International Space Station (ISS) from the launchpad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan June 6, 2018. Reuters

          Just one rocket to go before the first Emirati astronaut lifts off

          ScienceJuly 18, 2019
          FalconEye1 launches on board a Vega rocket from Guiana Space Centre on Thursday. Courtesy Arianespace

          Rocket carrying UAE satellite fails to launch into space

          ScienceJuly 12, 2019
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