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...
The UAE’s first Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite, named Etihad-SAT, was successfully launched today aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. This milestone event took place at the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, marking a significant step forward for the UAE’s space ambitions. The launch, originally scheduled for 10:39 am, was slightly delayed and took place...
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...
The UAE’s MBZ-SAT satellite has successfully lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. This significant launch, which took place on Tuesday, 14 January 2025, is another important milestone in the UAE’s ambitious space program. The satellite was developed by Emirati engineers at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space...