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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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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
Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have seen an eight-day mission on the International Space Station stretch to 10 months. AP
Starliner astronauts' return to Earth delayed again

They cannot leave until a handover crew arrives at the International Space Station in late March

SpaceDecember 18, 2024
A illustration of Stoke Space's Nova rocket, a fully reusable vehicle. Photo: Stock Space
US company builds on SpaceX's vision with fully reusable rockets to cut launch costs

Stoke Space is developing its Nova rocket to launch cargo and satellites into space

SpaceDecember 17, 2024
A stargazer looks through a telescope to get a better view of the Geminids meteor shower during an event hosted by the Dubai Astronomy Group on December 13, 2024. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Geminids meteor shower lights up UAE skies in spectacular display

The annual celestial show sent bright meteors streaking across the skies

SpaceDecember 14, 2024
Vast Space's Haven-2 could replace the International Space Station once it retires. Photo: Vast Space
UAE astronauts could be first crew of new space station project

Opportunities emerging as International Space Station nears retirement

SpaceDecember 13, 2024
Illustrations of the Gateway Lunar Space Station project, in which the UAE is taking part. Photo: Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre
Leading companies in running to build UAE's airlock on Gateway space station

Several organisations vying to secure business from Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre

SpaceDecember 10, 2024
Astronaut Buzz Aldrin pictured beside the foot of the Lunar Module during the Apollo 11 mission. Getty Images
Blast off, log on: The race to connect space with the internet

Efforts are aimed at preventing future 'loss of signal' moments like that which struck the Apollo 13 mission in 1970

SpaceDecember 06, 2024
Jared Isaacman was nominated by US president-elect Donald Trump to be the next Nasa administrator. AFP
Billionaire Jared Isaacman as new Nasa chief to 'boost UAE-US space relations'

New opportunities for companies and government bodies could be created to work alongside Nasa in joint missions and commercial ventures

SpaceDecember 05, 2024
A rendering of the Etlaq Space Launch Complex. Photo: Nascom
Oman completes historic rocket launch from new spaceport

Authorities say landmark test flight cements its status as a 'regional gateway to space'

SpaceDecember 05, 2024
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, with Dr Sultan Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs. Photo: Wam
UAE astronauts receive First Class Space Medals for historic achievements

Sheikh Mohammed presents awards on National Day to five Emiratis who contributed significantly to space sector

SpaceDecember 02, 2024
Part of an unclassified video taken by Navy pilots purporting to show interactions with 'unidentified aerial phenomena'. AFP
Earth’s plan for extraterrestrial visitors: The protocol being prepared for our first contact with aliens

Signals being sent into deep space and linguists preparing to decode alien communication – humanity is preparing for visits from unknown civilisations

SpaceNovember 29, 2024
Dr Charles Elachi. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
ExclusiveUAE plays an uplifting role in space 'big league', says ex-Nasa director

As the US phases down its space stations role, the opportunity for Gulf-backed commercial outposts is emerging

SpaceNovember 27, 2024
The Midnight eVTOL air taxi by Archer Aviation during a test flight. Photo: Archer Aviation
Air taxi firm set for 2025 Abu Dhabi launch aims to be Uber of the skies

US-based Archer Aviation to offer inner-city travel as well as flights to other emirates

UAENovember 25, 2024
A rendering of the Etlaq Space Launch Complex. Photo: Nascom
Oman set for experimental rocket launch from spaceport in December

The launch would help Sultanate move closer to starting commercial operations of the spaceport in 2030

SpaceNovember 19, 2024
Joby Aviation's air taxi, pictured flying this month in Shizuoka, Japan, seats four passengers and a pilot. Photo: Joby Aviation
Air taxi company aims to compete with Dubai road taxis on price

Passengers will be able to book through an app, says UAE manager of California-based firm

UAENovember 16, 2024
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