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      Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have seen an eight-day mission on the International Space Station stretch to 10 months. AP
      Starliner astronauts' return to Earth delayed again

      They cannot leave until a handover crew arrives at the International Space Station in late March

      SpaceDecember 18, 2024
      A illustration of Stoke Space's Nova rocket, a fully reusable vehicle. Photo: Stock Space
      US company builds on SpaceX's vision with fully reusable rockets to cut launch costs

      Stoke Space is developing its Nova rocket to launch cargo and satellites into space

      SpaceDecember 17, 2024
      A stargazer looks through a telescope to get a better view of the Geminids meteor shower during an event hosted by the Dubai Astronomy Group on December 13, 2024. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Geminids meteor shower lights up UAE skies in spectacular display

      The annual celestial show sent bright meteors streaking across the skies

      SpaceDecember 14, 2024
      Vast Space's Haven-2 could replace the International Space Station once it retires. Photo: Vast Space
      UAE astronauts could be first crew of new space station project

      Opportunities emerging as International Space Station nears retirement

      SpaceDecember 13, 2024
      Illustrations of the Gateway Lunar Space Station project, in which the UAE is taking part. Photo: Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre
      Leading companies in running to build UAE's airlock on Gateway space station

      Several organisations vying to secure business from Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre

      SpaceDecember 10, 2024
      Astronaut Buzz Aldrin pictured beside the foot of the Lunar Module during the Apollo 11 mission. Getty Images
      Blast off, log on: The race to connect space with the internet

      Efforts are aimed at preventing future 'loss of signal' moments like that which struck the Apollo 13 mission in 1970

      SpaceDecember 06, 2024
      Jared Isaacman was nominated by US president-elect Donald Trump to be the next Nasa administrator. AFP
      Billionaire Jared Isaacman as new Nasa chief to 'boost UAE-US space relations'

      New opportunities for companies and government bodies could be created to work alongside Nasa in joint missions and commercial ventures

      SpaceDecember 05, 2024
      A rendering of the Etlaq Space Launch Complex. Photo: Nascom
      Oman completes historic rocket launch from new spaceport

      Authorities say landmark test flight cements its status as a 'regional gateway to space'

      SpaceDecember 05, 2024
      Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, with Dr Sultan Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs. Photo: Wam
      UAE astronauts receive First Class Space Medals for historic achievements

      Sheikh Mohammed presents awards on National Day to five Emiratis who contributed significantly to space sector

      SpaceDecember 02, 2024
      Part of an unclassified video taken by Navy pilots purporting to show interactions with 'unidentified aerial phenomena'. AFP
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      Earth’s plan for extraterrestrial visitors: The protocol being prepared for our first contact with aliens

      Signals being sent into deep space and linguists preparing to decode alien communication – humanity is preparing for visits from unknown civilisations

      SpaceNovember 29, 2024
      Dr Charles Elachi. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
      ExclusiveUAE plays an uplifting role in space 'big league', says ex-Nasa director

      As the US phases down its space stations role, the opportunity for Gulf-backed commercial outposts is emerging

      SpaceNovember 27, 2024
      The Midnight eVTOL air taxi by Archer Aviation during a test flight. Photo: Archer Aviation
      Air taxi firm set for 2025 Abu Dhabi launch aims to be Uber of the skies

      US-based Archer Aviation to offer inner-city travel as well as flights to other emirates

      UAENovember 25, 2024
      A rendering of the Etlaq Space Launch Complex. Photo: Nascom
      Oman set for experimental rocket launch from spaceport in December

      The launch would help Sultanate move closer to starting commercial operations of the spaceport in 2030

      SpaceNovember 19, 2024
      Joby Aviation's air taxi, pictured flying this month in Shizuoka, Japan, seats four passengers and a pilot. Photo: Joby Aviation
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      Air taxi company aims to compete with Dubai road taxis on price

      Passengers will be able to book through an app, says UAE manager of California-based firm

      UAENovember 16, 2024
      A supermoon rising over the desert in Dubai in October. EPA
      When and where to see supermoon this weekend

      The celestial event will coincide with the Leonids meteor shower

      SpaceNovember 14, 2024
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