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Sarwat Nasir

Sarwat Nasir

Space Editor
UAE
Sarwat is the space editor at The National and oversees the space coverage at the organisation. She has a keen interest in human spaceflight, private space industry and interplanetary missions. A graduate of Murdoch University, she joined The National in 2020. She previously worked with Khaleej Times and 7Days covering space and education.
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An artist's impression of the HD 20794 d exoplanet. Photo: Nasa
Space signal confirms existence of Earth-like planet that could host life

HD 20794 d is in an area around a star where temperatures could allow liquid water to form

SpaceJanuary 28, 2025
SpaceX chief executive Elon Musk has found a new ally in his bid to conquer space in US President Donald Trump. Reuters
Musk on Mars: Is colonising the Red Planet realistic - or an excuse to ignore Earth's existential issues?

With a friend in the White House, the tech billionaire's extraterrestrial ambitions are ready for lift-off - but not everybody is convinced

SpaceJanuary 24, 2025
Al Khatim Astronomical Observatory took this image of the Medusa Nebula from Abu Dhabi. Photo: Wam
UAE astronomers capture photo of Medusa Nebula from Abu Dhabi desert 1,500 light years away

Al Khatim team spent 33 hours composing image at location outside capital

SpaceJanuary 22, 2025
The solar system modelled in Cinema 4D. An alignment happens when planets gather closely together in a small section of the sky.
How to watch rare planetary alignment from the UAE

Rare planetary alignment to allow stargazers to see ‘clear across the solar system’

SpaceJanuary 22, 2025
The inauguration ceremony of Donald Trump as the 47th US President dominated the front page of newspapers around the world as US citizens overseas react with caution about his second term in office. AFP
Donald Trump’s historic second term splits American opinion in the UAE

US citizens support securing the border, strengthening the economy, others worry about extreme use of power

UAEJanuary 21, 2025
About 814 million people around the world are expected to see the partial solar eclipse. Antonie Robertson / The National
Partial solar eclipse to coincide with end of Ramadan this year

Celestial event will be visible over many parts of Europe, North America and Africa

UAEJanuary 20, 2025
SpaceX's Starship rocket is pictured after launching from South Padre Island near Brownsville, Texas, on January 16. Reuters
SpaceX targets February for next Starship test flight after craft explosion

The incident on January 16 was probably caused by a propellant leak

SpaceJanuary 18, 2025
Having successfully ‘caught’ the booster of its Starship megarocket on October 13, above, SpaceX will be attempting a similar feat during Friday’s test flight. AFP
SpaceX's Starship test flight to release fleet of mock Starlink satellites

Successful deployment would help Elon Musk's company move closer to commercial operations

SpaceJanuary 16, 2025
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket lifts off from the Cape Canaveral space station in Florida. AFP
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket reaches orbit in debut flight

New rocket joins exclusive club of heavy-lift vehicles capable of carrying large satellites and space station modules into a variety of orbits

SpaceJanuary 16, 2025
MBZ-Sat lifts off aboard its carrier rocket on Tuesday evening UAE time from a spaceport in California. Photo: MBR Space Centre
All systems go: UAE's MBZ-Sat sends first signal back to Earth

The powerful Earth imaging satellite lifted off on a SpaceX rideshare mission along with three other Emirati satellites late on Tuesday

SpaceJanuary 15, 2025
The number of Earth observation satellites in orbit has surged over the past decade. AFP
Who controls the planet’s data? The race for Earth observation satellites

Unequal access to critical data is leaving vulnerable communities behind

SpaceJanuary 03, 2025
Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X, can expect 2025 to be an eventful year. Reuters
Elon Musk in 2025: Will space entrepreneur's Trump card pay political dividends?

Billionaire's strides in space exploration, leadership at X and role in US government department will continue to shape industries and ignite debates

SpaceDecember 28, 2024
Dr Al Neyadi during his historic spacewalk on April 28, 2023.
What's next for UAE's space sector in 2025? Key missions revealed

Significant progress in the country's Earth observation market, private space sector and lunar programme are forecast

SpaceDecember 27, 2024
A supermoon appears in the skies over Dubai in 2023. More are in store for stargazers next year. Antonie Robertson / The National
UAE’s cosmic calendar: The best night-sky events in 2025

A total lunar eclipse and planetary alignments will light up the country's skies in the coming year

SpaceDecember 26, 2024
US president-elect Donald Trump has vowed to abolish double tax rules for American citizens living abroad. AP
US expats hope Trump honours double taxation pledge

Proposed legislation aims to resolve a longstanding grievance for American citizens living abroad

UAEDecember 20, 2024
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