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iSpace and Komatsu to develop lunar construction equipment

Arnold Pinto 12/08/2024 0

Under Japan’s Stardust programme iSpace, a leading player in lunar exploration, and Komatsu, a prominent global construction and mining equipment manufacturer, have announced a groundbreaking consulting agreement to design specialised equipment for use on the Moon’s surface. The

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Damac Capital reports strong ROI from SpaceX investment

Arnold Pinto 09/08/2024 0

Dubai entity invests in high-growth sectors Damac Capital, the investment arm of Dubai-based Damac Group, has reported a strong return on investment (ROI) from its strategic stake in trendsetting space tech and exploration company SpaceX. The Dubai entity is positioning its investment portfolio in high-growth sectors with substantial ROI potential and has been expanding

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CST and Boeing train Saudi aerospace engineering students

Arnold Pinto 07/08/2024 0

Includes stints at aerospace giant’s US facilities Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST) has unveiled a month-long training programme for aerospace engineering students in partnership with Boeing. The initiative underscores the commitment to nurturing national talent and advancing the field of space sciences in Saudi Arabia. Boeing is

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SEOPS and Intuitive Machines team up for lunar payload delivery

Arnold Pinto 07/08/2024 0

Operations to commence after 2025 SEOPS, a prominent provider of responsive space mission services, has entered a strategic partnership with Intuitive Machines. The new collaboration between the two US-based companies will see Intuitive Machines providing rideshare delivery services for SEOPS, extending its reach beyond low Earth orbit (LEO) to include a variety of

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Astrobotic lunar rover finishes slope tests at NASA facility

Arnold Pinto 29/07/2024 0

VOLT is a key element of LunaGrid platform Astrobotic Technology, the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based lunar exploration company, has completed surface stability testing of its revolutionary lunar rover, the VSAT Optimised for Lunar Traverse (VOLT). The VOLT rover, equipped with an innovative vertical solar array, has undergone rigorous stability testing at NASA’s Glenn

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Major space mission launches to watch for in 2025 and beyond

Arnold Pinto 28/07/2024 0

Involving NASA, ESA and private players 2025 is poised to be a pivotal moment in humanity’s quest to explore beyond Earth’s confines, with an array of ambitious missions and groundbreaking projects set to unfold. Space agencies and private companies worldwide are preparing for high-profile launches that could redefine our understanding of the cosmos. These upcoming

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United Kingdom set to host ISRSE-40 in 2025

Arnold Pinto 27/07/2024 0

Alongside inaugural Farnborough International Space Show The United Kingdom will host the 40th International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment (ISRSE-40). This prestigious event will occur at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre in Hampshire from March 17 to March 21, 2025. The symposium will run concurrently with the inaugural

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ISPRS Geospatial Week 2025 invites papers

Arnold Pinto 26/07/2024 0

Focus on innovation in geospatial technologies The ISPRS Geospatial Week 2025 is calling for papers to be presented at the event, which will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from April 6 to 11, 2025. Organised by the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) and hosted by Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre […]

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Neo Space Group gets Saudi permit for EO service

Arnold Pinto 23/07/2024 0

Potential boost for Saudi GDP Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) has granted Riyadh-headquartered Neo Space Group a permit to operate an Earth Observation (EO) platform service in the Arabian Gulf nation following an intensive bidding process conducted in April 20204 involving Saudi and regional space players. The move marks a significant

Education Space

University of Porto unveils aerospace engineering degree programme

Arnold Pinto 20/07/2024 0

Admissions open on July 22, 2024 The University of Porto is launching a new bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, marking a significant expansion in higher education offerings within Portugal’s space sector. Following in the footsteps of other Portuguese institutions like Aveiro and Minho, the new programme at the University of Porto’s Faculty of Engineering

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Intuitive Machines finalises lunar landing site for IM-2 mission

Arnold Pinto 19/07/2024 0

November 2024 to January 2025 scheduling Intuitive Machines has finalised the landing site for its highly anticipated IM-2 lunar prospecting mission, which has already sold out. The mission to explore the Moon’s South Pole for water ice and other volatiles marks a significant step in the US company’s ambitious plans for deep space exploration. The […]

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Serco’s first Middle East space programme graduate felicitated in Germany

News Desk 2 18/07/2024 0

Sarah Al Habbas is a Saudi citizen Sarah Al Habbas, the inaugural graduate of Serco’s Middle East Space Graduate Programme, was honoured with a special reception at the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Bonn, Germany. The event, hosted by Prince Abdullah bin Khalid bin Sultan Al Saud, the Saudi Ambassador to Germany, celebrated Al Habbas’ […]

Health Space

MBRSC and Dubai Health sign pact for Emirati astronauts’ health

Arnold Pinto 16/07/2024 0

Both entities plan joint initiatives Dubai’s Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC)—home of the UAE space programme—has entered a partnership with Dubai Health, Dubai government’s healthcare provider, to ensure the health of Emirati astronauts and pioneer innovations in space healthcare. Under the agreement, MBRSC and Dubai Health will implement initiatives designed to

Events Space

NASA celebrates 55 years of historic Apollo 11 Moon landing

Arnold Pinto 15/07/2024 0

Week-long festivities in the US NASA is commemorating the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission with a series of events across the United States from July 15 to 25, 2024. The celebrations will honour the groundbreaking achievement of July 20, 1969, when US astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to […]

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Retired NASA astronaut Joe Engle passes away at 91

News Desk 2 13/07/2024 0

He piloted the X-15 and space shuttle Retired NASA astronaut and US Air Force Major General Joe Engle, a distinguished pioneer in aerospace exploration, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2024, at his home in Houston, Texas, surrounded by his family. He was 91. Engle’s illustrious career spanned decades and was marked by numerous milestones, […]

Space Tech

LEAP 71 sets new record with AI-designed 3D-printed rocket engine

Arnold Pinto 10/07/2024 0

Thruster successfully passes hot-fire test LEAP 71, an AI engineering startup based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), has achieved an unprecedented record in aerospace technology with the successful hot-fire test of its advanced 3D-printed liquid-fuel rocket engine entirely designed by AI and developed in the UAE. The company’s proprietary Noyron computational model

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Ariane 6 set for inaugural July 9 launch

Arnold Pinto 09/07/2024 0

European space independence nears reality In a landmark event for European space exploration, the eagerly anticipated Ariane 6 rocket is poised to make its inaugural flight on July 9, 2024, from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. The four-hour launch window opens at 2pm ET. The launch marks a pivotal moment for Europe. It promises enhanced […]

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MBRSC strengthens ties with Society of Engineers – UAE

Arnold Pinto 06/07/2024 0

MoU signed in Dubai The Dubai-based Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) – home of the UAE space programme – has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Society of Engineers – UAE to foster collaboration between the two entities. The MoU marks a pivotal step towards facilitating a robust exchange of knowledge and […]

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The final glimpse of Saturn by Cassini-Huygens spacecraft

Arnold Pinto 03/07/2024 0

Probe crashed into the planet in 2017 NASA’s Cassini-Huygens spacecraft delivered this breathtaking natural colour image of Saturn and its intricate rings en route to its orbital destination. Before insertion into the planet’s orbit, this last snapshot taken on March 27, 2004, reveals a palette of hues across Saturn’s southern hemisphere, subtle colour variations within

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MBZ-SAT Satellite Begins Environmental Testing In South Korea

News Desk 2 16/06/2024 0

Satellite Due To Launch This Year The Dubai-based Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has initiated crucial environmental testing of its MBZ-SAT satellite at the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) testing facility in Daejeon, South Korea. The rigorous two-month testing phase, guided by Tariq Al Nasser, MBRSC’s Environmental Test Manager, encompasses thermal