A significant private sector partnership is set to advance the UAE’s ambitions in the global space race by developing reusable rockets. Aspire Space, a European aerospace company, is moving its headquarters to the Emirates and collaborating with Dubai-based Leap 71 to create a two-stage rocket system. This vehicle is intended to transport up to 15...
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, recently met with executives from prominent UAE-based space startups. This meeting aimed to enhance the country’s private-sector-driven space economy. Sheikh Hamdan, who is also the Chairman of the UAE’s Supreme Space Council,...
South Africa is embarking on a new venture to launch a dedicated national satellite through a strategic partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This collaboration aims to bolster South Africa’s capabilities in space technology and improve its digital infrastructure. Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Transformation, Mondli Gungubele, confirmed the initiative at the SAMENA...
The UAE’s mission to explore the far side of the Moon has progressed significantly with the signing of a crucial agreement. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, witnessed the collaboration between the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC)...
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, witnessed the signing of a strategic agreement between the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) and Firefly Aerospace. This partnership aims to support the Emirates Lunar Mission, which focuses...
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, the Crown Prince of Dubai, announced that the UAE is preparing to make its second attempt to land on the far side of the Moon. This ambitious project follows a new deal with a US firm that will support the mission. The UAE aims to become only the second nation to...
The Arab world’s first astronaut, Hazzaa Al Mansouri, and its first female astronaut, Nora Al Matrooshi, captivated audiences in Berlin by discussing the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the space sector during GITEX Europe. Their participation highlighted the importance of sharing technological advancements with Europe. The event took place at Messe Berlin from May...
Abu Dhabi’s Space42 is preparing to establish the Middle East and North Africa’s (MENA) first earth observation satellite manufacturing hub. This initiative follows the opening of the region’s first High Altitude Platform Stations manufacturing center by its subsidiary, Mira Aerospace, in Abu Dhabi. These efforts are part of a broader plan to enhance the UAE’s...
A Dubai-based engineering company is making strides in the space industry by creating 3D-printed rocket engines designed to match the size of the Raptors used in Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship. This innovative company leverages artificial intelligence alongside advanced 3D printing technology to revolutionize rocket manufacturing. The company aims to produce rocket engines that can compete...
A company in Dubai is making significant strides in the space industry by developing 3D-printed rocket engines that are comparable in size to the Raptors used in Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship. This innovative approach involves combining artificial intelligence with advanced 3D printing technology, aiming to revolutionize the manufacturing process of rocket components. The Dubai-based firm...