Astronomers from the UAE have played a crucial role in confirming the discovery of Comet SWAN25F. On April 5, 2025, the Al-Khatim Astronomical Observatory in Abu Dhabi captured images of the comet, which is still undergoing the confirmation process. The observations made by the UAE astronomers will assist in accurately determining the comet’s orbit. The...
Bahrain’s Al Munther satellite has successfully reached its designated orbit and is now sending signals back to Earth, as confirmed by the Bahrain Space Agency (BSA). The satellite was launched on March 15, 2025, from the Vandenberg Air Force Base in the United States, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket as part of an international...
Joramco, the aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility based in Amman, Jordan, has signed a framework agreement with TIM Aerospace, an independent start-up MRO company located in Dubai World Central (DWC). This partnership was announced during the MRO South Asia 2025 event in New Delhi, India, and aims to enhance cooperation between the two...
BAE Systems, a major British defense company, is in discussions with the Abu Dhabi government-owned Mubadala Development Company to establish an aerospace business in the United Arab Emirates. Simon Keith, the regional managing director of BAE Systems, confirmed the talks during a defense conference in Abu Dhabi, stating that Mubadala expressed interest in developing aerospace...
The UAE’s Etihad-SAT is scheduled to launch on March 15, Saturday, at 10:39 a.m. (UAE time) from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, utilizing SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. This satellite marks a significant milestone as the first Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite developed by the UAE, created in partnership with South Korea’s Satrec Initiative....
The United Arab Emirates is preparing for the launch of its latest radar satellite, Etihad-Sat, scheduled for March 15 aboard a SpaceX rocket. This satellite is expected to significantly enhance the country’s Earth observation capabilities and contribute to various sectors, including environmental monitoring and disaster management. The launch marks another milestone in the UAE’s growing...
NASA has announced that the asteroid known as 2024 YR4 now has a 3.1 percent chance of striking Earth in 2032. This data, released on Tuesday, identifies it as the most threatening asteroid recorded by modern forecasting efforts. Even though the risks are higher, experts say there is no reason to worry right now. Astronomers...
The Next50 initiative is set to significantly impact the aerospace sector in the United Arab Emirates by offering high-performing students the chance to engage directly with advanced aircraft engines. This program allows students to gain hands-on training in maintaining engines such as the F110, which powers the General Dynamics F-16, and the T700, used in...
Abu Dhabi is enhancing its defense and aerospace capabilities with significant upgrades at XRANGE, an international facility focused on training, testing, and evaluation (TT&E) in multiple domains. Operated by REMAYA, XRANGE aims to strengthen its services for clients in the defense, aerospace, and commercial sectors. One of the key developments includes the construction of a...
AMMROC, a leading name in military maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) solutions in the Gulf region, has partnered with UK-based aerospace engineering company Marshall. Both companies recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore ways to expand their market reach and improve their service capabilities. The partnership will focus on combining AMMROC’s advanced MRO...