Elon Musk, the billionaire tech entrepreneur and CEO of SpaceX, announced on Tuesday that Saudi Arabia has approved the use of his satellite internet service, Starlink, for aviation and maritime sectors. He expressed gratitude to the Kingdom for this approval during the Saudi-US Investment Forum, which coincided with a visit led by the White House....
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...
A Saudi mission focused on studying the human eye microbiome launched aboard SpaceX’s Fram2 flight on Monday night. This groundbreaking study, conducted by Falak for Space Science and Research, aims to examine the bacteria and other microorganisms present in the eye under microgravity conditions. The research team prepared by collecting biological samples of microbial cultures...
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 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...
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...