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          UAE in space

          The latest news about the country's ambitious space programme and astronauts, including its Mars Mission and Rashid Rover 2

          The joint UAE-Bahraini project has reached the International Space Station. Nasa via AP

          UAE-Bahraini satellite reaches International Space Station

          UAE in SpaceDecember 22, 2021
          A screengrab showing the launch of the UAE-Bahraini miniature satellite at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Photo: SpaceX

          SpaceX successfully launches UAE-Bahraini satellite

          UAEDecember 21, 2021
          Abu Dhabi astronomer Aldrin Gabuya captured the bright and glowing Comet Leonard over Abu Dhabi on December 18. Photo: Aldrin Gabuya / Al Sadeem Observatory

          Once-in-a-lifetime ‘Christmas comet’ visible over Abu Dhabi

          ScienceDecember 19, 2021
          The final prototype of the UAE's Rashid lunar rover. If it passes final tests, the final version will be an exact replica of this one. Photo: Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre

          UAE space centre and universities boost Moon mission goals

          UAE in SpaceDecember 16, 2021
          Mohammed Al Mulla, 33, a Dubai Police helicopter pilot, and Nora Al Matrooshi, 28, a mechanical engineer, will train with American astronauts. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Nasa chief welcomes Emirati astronauts

          UAE in SpaceDecember 07, 2021
          Salem Al Marri, 39, was among the small group of Emiratis that helped set up a national space programme in 2006. Photo: Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre

          UAE appoints new Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre chief

          UAE in SpaceDecember 06, 2021
          The UAE's new astronauts, Nora Al Matrooshi and Mohammed Al Mulla, will begin their training in January at the Johnson Space Centre in Houston, Texas. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National

          UAE's new astronauts to begin two-year training in Houston

          UAEDecember 05, 2021
          Stunning image of the International Space Station crossing over the UAE and transiting the Moon. Photo: Florian Kriechbaumer

          Stunning image of space station over UAE skies captured by photographer

          UAEOctober 19, 2021
          Nora Al Matrooshi, along with Mohammed Al Mulla, were in April confirmed as the latest members of UAE's expanding space team. EPA

          UAE's female astronaut tells how she overcame her initial setbacks

          UAE in SpaceOctober 18, 2021
          Hessa Al Matroushi attends an event at Burj Park to celebrate the Hope probe going into orbit around Mars on February 9, 2021. Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          How Mars data from UAE’s Hope probe will benefit the science community

          UAE in SpaceOctober 13, 2021
          Salem Butti Salem Al Qubaisi has been appointed as the new director-general of the UAE Space Agency. Photo: UAE Space Agency twitter

          UAE appoints new chief of national space agency

          UAEOctober 11, 2021
          Sultan Al Neyadi and Hazza al Mansouri have been training in Russia ahead of a journey to the International Space Station in April.

          UAE astronauts in line for spacewalks after completing year of Nasa training

          UAE in SpaceOctober 08, 2021
          A drawing of Hazza Al Mansouri, the UAE's first astronaut, created by artist Saeed Al Emadi. Photo: Saeed Al Emadi

          How space culture is growing in the UAE through art and astrophotography

          UAE in SpaceSeptember 21, 2021
          Space will be one of the themes of the USA Pavilion. Photo: USA Pavilion at Expo 2020

          Moon rock and Mars meteorite at Expo 2020 Dubai space show

          Expo 2020September 19, 2021
          Dr Al Neyadi learning how to operate the Canadarm2 robotic arm on the International Space Station. Photo: Dr Al Neyadi Twitter

          UAE astronauts learn to operate International Space Station’s robotic arm

          UAESeptember 14, 2021
          (L-R) Salem Al Marri, deputy director general MBRSC and IAC 2021 chairman, Yousuf Hamad Al Shaibani, director general of MBRSC, IAF president Prof Pascale Ehrenfreund and Dr Christian Feichtinger, IAF executive director at the 72nd IAC press conference. Antonie Robertson / The National

          What to expect at world’s largest space conference in Dubai

          UAE in SpaceSeptember 14, 2021
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