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Aug 12, 2021
The Ariane 5 rocket carrying Yahsat's third satellite "Al Yah 3" is in position for launch from French Guiana. A successful launch will mean Yahsat's commercial Ka-band coverage will be extended to an additional 20 markets, reaching 60% of Africa's population and over 95% of Brazil's population. It is scheduled to be launched at approximately 2:20 AM on Friday 26th January (UAE time
Aug 12, 2021
The UAE Space Agency showcased industry opportunities and strategic vision for the space sector at the annual BETT Educational Training and Technology Show held in London, United Kingdom from the 24-27 January.
Aug 12, 2021
The UAE Space Agency has signed a MOU with the French National Centre for Space Studies (CNES).
Aug 12, 2021
The UAE Space Agency has announced a new satellite project called MeznSat, a 3U CubeSat which will study Earth’s atmosphere being developed in partnership with Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, part of the Khalifa Institute of Science and Technology, with the American University of Ras Al Khaima (AURAK).
Aug 12, 2021
Emirates SkyCargo has transported KhalifaSat- the first satellite developed and built by Emirati engineers in the UAE at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC).
Aug 12, 2021
The UAE Space Agency, in cooperation with the University of Sharjah, the Sharjah Center for Astronomy and Space Sciences (SCASS) and the Japanese Chiba Institute of Technology, has organized the first ever scientific initiative on space meteorology in the UAE. The initiative stems from the Agency’s agreements with Japan on the peaceful exploration of space and the development of joint-research and exploration projects.
Aug 12, 2021
The United Arab Emirates has aspirations that are literally out of this world when it comes to its space industry. In fact, as Steve Nichols reports, it has its eyes firmly fixed on Earth’s nearest neighbour – Mars.
Aug 12, 2021
The United Arab Emirates Space Agency has confirmed that China's Tiangong-1 Space Laboratory’s fall back to Earth poses virtually no risk to residents or structures.