UAE Space Agency captures never-seen-before details of Mars’ moon, Deimos
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International cooperation crucial to mitigate challenges, pursue growth in the space sector, UAE astronaut says
As the focus on space technologies continues to grow, more than 15,000 additional satellites are likely to orbit the planet by 2030, an expert said, while also warning of dangerous space debris that could pose a threat to human spaceflight and exploration missions
Abu Dhabi
SpaceChain launches Abu Dhabi office as UAE space sector growth gathers pace
SpaceChain MENA will spearhead the planning and development of integrated space-blockchain projects and initiatives in the region
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In pictures: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid honour UAE Hope Probe team
UAE leaders received members of the Emirates Mars Mission, Hope Probe, team including the engineering, scientific, technical and administrative cadres at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi on Friday.
Aerospace
Video: Hope Probe the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission
The United Arab Emirates’ Hope Probe heads to Mars after six years of hard work and meticulous planning from the team of Emirati scientists and engineers. It’s the first interplanetary mission for the Arab world.
Emirates Mars Mission
Video: The woman leading the first Arab interplanetary mission
The United Arab Emirates is sending a spacecraft, Hope probe to Mars. The mission aims to find out more about how the Red Planet became the barren, dusty place it’s known to be today, by studying its weather and climate.
Aerospace
Video: UAE successfully launches historic first Mars mission
The UAE’s orbiter took off from a Japanese launch centre on Monday morning.
Aerospace
In pictures: UAE successfully launches Hope Probe Mars mission
Hope Probe, lifted off from Japan’s Tanegashima Space Centre and in about 200 days from now, the spacecraft will reach Mars orbit and begin its mission to study the Red Planet’s atmosphere.
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Video: How Mars might hold the key to better understanding climate change
The UAE sets its sights on Mars with the Hope probe due to launch this Summer to unlock the secrets of the red planet’s puzzling history.
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How National Geographic plans to document UAE’s journey into space
Four-part documentary film premieres on Thursday, a few days ahead of historic International Space Station mission take-off
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Video: UAE’s space missions and Mars probe explained
The world celebrated the 50th anniversary of the first Apollo moon landings last week and I thought this might be a good time to give you a quick update on what’s happening with the UAE’s space mission.
Dr Ahmad bin Abdullah Humaid Belhoul Al Falasi
UAE Space Agency boss upbeat over Mars probe despite Falcon Eye failure
Arab world’s first mission to Mars, Hope Probe, is set to launch next July
Dr Ahmad bin Abdullah Humaid Belhoul Al Falasi
UAE’s Mars Hope Probe project nears completion
UAE Space Agency and Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre reveal progress on Hope Probe which plans to reach Mars by 2021
Astronaut programme
And then there were 18: final interviews to find Emirati astronaut
Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre has announced that 18 candidates are currently undergoing the final stage of interviews to become the first Emirati astronaut
Astronaut programme
UAE, Russia sign deal to send first Emirati into space
Under agreement, Emirati astronaut will participate in scientific research as part of the Russian space mission to the International Space Station aboard the Soyuz-MS spacecraft
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UAE to host top space industry show amid Mars ambition
Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre says it will host the International Conference on Space Operations 2022
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95 Emiratis shortlisted in search for UAE’s first astronaut
Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre announces that 95 out of 4,022 applicants will go forward to next stage of the UAE Astronaut Programme