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          Space

          The latest space and Nasa news, including updates on the Lunar Mission, planets and astronomy

          The two earliest and most distant galaxies yet confirmed, dating back to only 300 million years after the Big Bang, have been discovered using Nasa's James Webb Space Telescope. Photo: JWST / Nasa

          Earliest galaxies ever seen reveal clues to universe’s first moments

          SpaceMay 31, 2025
          A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off in 2022 carrying the Crew Dragon spacecraft on a commercial mission managed by Axiom Space at Kennedy Space Centre in Cape Canaveral, Florida. AFP

          Indian astronaut among private crew launching to space on June 8

          SpaceMay 23, 2025
          Announcements about a new satellite manufacturing plant in Abu Dhabi and plans to build sub-orbital platforms were made at this week's Make it in the Emirates event in the UAE capital. Antonie Robertson / The National

          For a glimpse of the "new space" race, look to the UAE

          EditorialMay 23, 2025
          A rendering of Firefly's Blue Ghost 2 mission. Photo: Firefly Aerospace

          Sheikh Hamdan says UAE aims to land on far side of the Moon

          SpaceMay 22, 2025
          The UAE's Etihad-SAT takes off on board a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in California in March. Photo: SpaceX

          Earth observation satellite manufacturing centre announced for Abu Dhabi

          UAEMay 21, 2025
          The High-Altitude Platform Station being developed by Abu Dhabi's Mira Aerospace. Photo: Mira Aerospace

          Abu Dhabi company to begin work on platforms for near-space flights

          UAEMay 20, 2025
          A rendering of Virgin Galactic's Delta vehicle. Photo: Virgin Galactic

          Virgin Galactic to launch next-generation space tourism flights in 2026

          SpaceMay 16, 2025
          A rendering of the 813 satellite, one of the projects the UAE Space Agency is funding. Photo: UAE Space Agency

          UAE trains new generation of satellite data experts

          SpaceMay 13, 2025
          The Gateway lunar space station project, in which the UAE is taking part, may be subject to US budget cuts. Photo: Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre

          Nasa offers new opportunities to partners as spending cuts loom

          SpaceMay 12, 2025
          A rendering of the 813 satellite. Its journey into orbit aboard a Chinese carrier rocket in June will be a high water mark for co-operation between Arab states in space exploration. Photo: UAE Space Agency website

          Arab world’s first joint satellite project moves closer to launch

          SpaceMay 11, 2025
          The SpaceX Starship crafts are powered by Raptor engines, which could soon be matched by Dubai's Leap 71. AFP

          Dubai company builds 3D-printed rocket engines as big as Musk's

          SpaceMay 06, 2025
          Illustrations of the design of the Gateway Lunar Space Station project, in which the UAE is taking part. Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre

          White House proposes Nasa cuts that would end Lunar Gateway project

          USMay 02, 2025
          Pupils hold up their 'space passports' during a community event at the Etlaq spaceport on Monday. Sarwat Nasir / The National

          Oman's Etlaq spaceport opens ahead of delayed first rocket launch

          SpaceApril 28, 2025
          A 'smiley face' alignment seen from Beijing, China, in 2023. Getty Images

          Rare 'smiley face' planetary alignment to form in night sky this week

          SpaceApril 22, 2025
          The Horus-4 rocket is set to take off from Etlaq Spaceport in Oman on April 30. Photo: Advanced Space Technologies

          Omani spaceport to open fan zone for rocket launch

          SpaceApril 16, 2025
          Space42 is working to help people stay connected in places where mobile signals are weak or completely unavailable. Getty Images

          UAE-US partnership to tackle communication blackspots and boost emergency response

          SpaceApril 16, 2025
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