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

A representation of a data centre inside a satellite orbiting Earth. Getty Images

Google wants AI data centres in space, but experts warn of obstacles

SpaceSeptember 25, 2026
UK Space Command's first military satellite, Tyche, was launched on board a SpaceX Falcon 9 in California in 2024. Photo: SpaceX

UK launches its first 'space squadron' to counter hostile threats

SpaceSeptember 23, 2026
A model of a Space42 satellite. Salim A Essaid / The National

Mobile ‘dead zones’ could be a thing of the past by end of decade

TechnologySeptember 22, 2026
The global direct-to-device satellite connectivity market is projected to reach $30 billion to $70 billion in annual revenue. EPA

UAE company pioneers affordable satellite phone coverage

BusinessSeptember 15, 2026
Dr Ahmad Al Falasi, Minister of Sports and chairman of the UAE Space Agency, said the UAE balanced sovereignty and autonomy in its decision to invest in space. Leslie Pableo for The National

State sovereignty crucial to space race, says UAE Space Agency chief

SpaceSeptember 10, 2026
The Orbitworks plant in Abu Dhabi can produce Earth observation, communication and advanced spacecraft, as well as specialised payloads. Photo: Orbitworks

IHC to acquire 80% stake in UAE's Marlan Holding to expand into space economy

BusinessSeptember 09, 2026
Dr Sultan Al Neyadi, astronaut and the UAE's Minister of State for Youth Affairs, at the summit in Paris. Reuters

UAE astronaut in Paris for International Space Summit

EuropeSeptember 09, 2026
The National

Shadi's take on Nasa's space telescope launch

CartoonSeptember 01, 2026
Nasa announced that Turkey would become the 71st country to join the Artemis Accords.

Turkey joins Nasa-led Artemis Accords

SpaceAugust 31, 2026
The crater formed after the upper stage of a Space X Falcon 9 struck the Moon’s surface on August 5. AFP

Nasa captures images of Moon crater caused by SpaceX debris

UAEAugust 19, 2026
A thermal view of the Aramco oil refinery in Jazan, Saudi Arabia. Photo: SatVU

Oil pipeline damage to be tracked by heat-sensing satellites

EnergyAugust 18, 2026
People react as they observe the total solar eclipse from the sea port of Tarragona, northeastern Spain. AFP
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EditorialAugust 12, 2026
Renderings featured on Reflect Orbital's LinkedIn page show the company's ambitions. Image: Reflect Orbital

Start-up plan to 'sell sunlight' with satellite mirrors concerns environmental groups

SpaceAugust 11, 2026
People gather to watch the Perseids meteor shower from the top of Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah last year. EPA
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Celestial events to light up UAE skies

UAEAugust 11, 2026
The National

Shadi's take on a SpaceX rocket hitting the Moon

CartoonAugust 06, 2026
A SpaceX rocket launches from Kennedy Space Centre in Cape Canaveral, Florida, in January 2025. Reuters

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NewsAugust 05, 2026
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