Astronomers in the UAE have detected exoplanets orbiting stars far beyond the solar system, according to an announcement from the Abu Dhabi-based International Astronomy Centre. This groundbreaking discovery was made possible through collaboration with the NASA Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) mission. Credit: ARN News The Al Khatem Astronomical Observatory, located in the Abu Dhabi...
Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, announced on Saturday that the massive Starship rocket, developed by his company, is set to launch towards Mars at the end of 2026. The mission will carry the Tesla robot known as “Optimus,” and Musk indicated that human landings on the red planet could occur within a few years...
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 Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt (EMA) has successfully completed its critical design review, marking a significant milestone in the mission’s timeline. This review involved collaboration between a group of Emirati and international experts and focused on the development updates for the MBR Explorer, which is set to proceed to the next phase of...
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) held NASA’s Moon to Mars Architecture Workshop at the Etihad Museum in Dubai. This significant event took place on February 28, 2025, and aimed to foster collaboration in space exploration initiatives between NASA and various international partners. During the workshop, participants engaged in discussions about the architecture and...
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is set to launch the Etihad-SAT, a satellite for the UAE, aimed at revolutionizing disaster management and environmental monitoring. The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) in Dubai announced that the Falcon 9 rocket will carry the satellite into orbit in the first week of March 2025 from Vandenberg Air Force Base...
Noora AlMatrooshi, the first woman from the UAE to become an astronaut, wants to put the UAE flag on the moon. She recently talked to students at the American Academy for Girls in Dubai about her hopes to encourage young Emiratis to go into space work. AlMatrooshi said that men are no longer the only...
The UAE has taken another bold step in space exploration. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, witnessed the signing of an agreement between the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) and Thales Alenia Space. The collaboration will see Thales Alenia Space...
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) announced that it has successfully received the first signal from MBZ-SAT. This achievement confirms that all systems of the satellite are functioning efficiently following its launch into orbit. MBZ-SAT is the most advanced satellite in the region, and it has begun its mission to provide data that supports...
The UAE is making final preparations for the launch of MBZ-SAT, its advanced Earth-observation satellite, scheduled for later this month. Named after President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the satellite highlights the nation’s growing achievements in space exploration. MBZ-SAT, fully developed by Emirati engineers at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC),...