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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 SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off at Cape Canaveral. The company suffered a setback last week when one of its spacecraft crashed while trying to land on a barge at sea. Joe Skipper / Reuters

          Elon Musk's SpaceX to launch next-generation UAE satellite in 2023

          UAE in SpaceSeptember 09, 2021
          The ground station is an initiative by Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre and the Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority to help students develop skills in managing satellites and their technology.

          Dubai launches ground station for students to test code on live satellites in orbit

          UAESeptember 09, 2021
          The final prototype of the UAE's Rashid lunar rover. Courtesy: Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre

          First look: incredible images of the final prototype of the UAE’s Rashid lunar rover

          UAESeptember 07, 2021
          Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - May 8th, 2018: Her Excellency Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri Minister of State for Advanced Sciences at The National's Future Forum. Tuesday, May 8th, 2018 at Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          UAE space chief: space exploration is 'ignition' to boost economy

          UAESeptember 02, 2021
          Hazza Al Mansouri (left), Nora Al Matrooshi (second to left), Sultan Al Neyadi (right) and Mohammed Al Mulla together for the first time at Nasa Johnson Space Centre in Houston. Courtesy: Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre

          UAE's four astronauts join up at Nasa training centre in Houston

          UAESeptember 02, 2021
          UAE satellite KhalifaSat captures new image of Expo 2020 Dubai ahead of its grand opening on October 1. Photo: Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre

          Expo 2020 Dubai from space: stunning new satellite image shows site's progress

          UAESeptember 01, 2021
          Omran Sharaf, project manager for the Emirates Mars Mission. Victor Besa / The National

          UAE’s Mars project director among top 50 future leaders in global list

          UAEAugust 31, 2021
          The UAE's Rashid rover will land on the near side of the Moon at an area called the 'Lake of Dreams'. Lunar Registry

          Exclusive: Lunar landing site of UAE’s Rashid rover revealed

          UAEAugust 19, 2021
          Abdullah Al Hammadi, left, and Saleh Al Ameri will take part in the experiment at a Russian research centre. Courtesy: Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre

          Meet the Emiratis who face eight months living alone to replicate Mars trip

          UAEAugust 15, 2021
          Sheikh Zayed bridge in Abu Dhabi viewed from space. Courtesy European Space Agency

          Incredible images of Abu Dhabi and Dubai landmarks from space

          UAEAugust 14, 2021
          Russia has carried out previous Sirius missions that involved crews living in isolation. MBRSC

          Two Emiratis set for eight-month isolation mission to replicate Mars journey

          UAEAugust 10, 2021
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          A year of Hope: How UAE's Mars mission has crossed science's frontiers

          UAEJuly 20, 2021
          Shouq Walid AlSaadi and Sultan Salim Baslaib t the Mojave desert in California with the rockets they built. Courtesy: Decenture

          Emirati star students launch high-powered rockets in California desert

          UAEJuly 15, 2021
          An artist's impression of the UAE's lunar rover called Rashid. Courtesy: Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre

          Lander to take UAE rover to Moon is in final stages of assembly

          UAEJuly 15, 2021
          Student-built satellite DhabiSat successfully reaches target orbit.

          Student-built satellite DhabiSat successfully reaches target orbit

          UAE in SpaceJuly 13, 2021
          Rendering of Italian pavilion at Expo 2020. Courtesy: Italy Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai

          10 fascinating space-themed displays at Expo 2020 Dubai

          ScienceJune 27, 2021
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