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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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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
A supermoon rising over the desert in Dubai in October. EPA
When and where to see supermoon this weekend

The celestial event will coincide with the Leonids meteor shower

SpaceNovember 14, 2024
Elon Musk’s support for Trump throughout the campaign hinted at a close relationship that could pave the way for SpaceX to navigate regulatory hurdles. AFP
Trump could fast-track commercial launch of SpaceX’s Starship

With rapid advancements in test flights, new administration may provide regulatory support needed

SpaceNovember 13, 2024
Nasa astronaut Bruce McCandless floats untethered outside of the Space Shuttle on February 7, 1984. Photo: Nasa
How space technology is being used in everyday life

Nasa's space-driven research has brought us scratch-resistant sunglasses and long-lasting snacks

SpaceNovember 11, 2024
Karma Bridgman, 17, is being recognised by top universities and space agencies for her research work in astrophysics. Antonie Robertson / The National
Teen prodigy takes astrophysics research from Dubai classroom to MIT and Cambridge

Dubai College student Karma Bridgman is addressing critical issues such as space debris and the fate of the universe

SpaceNovember 04, 2024
Two people died in fire at Hyatt Place Dubai Baniyas Square hotel on Friday evening. Photo: The National
Dubai hotel remains closed after fatal fire

Two people died of smoke inhalation following a blaze at Hyatt Place Dubai Baniyas Square in Deira on Friday

UAENovember 03, 2024
Nasa astronaut Chris Cassidy takes a photo of the Earth from the International Space Station. Reuters / Nasa
Where time doesn't fly: How the speed of light can slow down ageing for astronauts

What may have seemed a fanciful Hollywood movie plot is grounded in scientific fact

SpaceNovember 01, 2024
The High-Altitude Platform Station being developed by Abu Dhabi's Mira Aerospace. Photo: Mira Aerospace
Abu Dhabi aerospace company to launch near-space flights from UAE

Mira Aerospace is hoping to start commercial operations of its high-altitude platform station by 2025

SpaceOctober 29, 2024
An artist's impression shows a powerful jet of gas emerging from a black hole. Nasa
How star-eating black holes shine a light on mysteries of space

Black holes release powerful streams of energy after 'swallowing stars', which can change the entire structure of a galaxy

SpaceOctober 26, 2024
Left to right: Kristen Magas, Anderson Wilder, Obaid Alsuwaidi and Tiffany Snyder. Photo: Nasa
UAE engineer joins Nasa crew for 45-day simulated Mars mission

Among the latest participants is Obaid Alsuwaidi, a captain engineer from the UAE Ministry of Defence

SpaceOctober 22, 2024
The shrinking Alfotbreen glacier in Norway. Melting glaciers are a 'clear sign of global warming', said astronaut Soichi Noguchi. Nasa
Astronauts reveal alarming climate change impact seen from space

Those who have seen Earth from above tell of melting glaciers and dramatic changes to Amazon rainforest

SpaceOctober 19, 2024
Richard Branson, who founded space tourism company Virgin Galactic, set ballooning records crossing the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans in 1987 and 1991. Antonie Robertson / The National
Richard Branson to co-pilot first crewed flight on space balloon

Virgin Galactic founder has invested an undisclosed amount in the space tourism company

SpaceOctober 17, 2024
Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi conducting an historic spacewalk last year. Photo: Sultan Al Neyadi / Instagram
UAE space sector to harness nation's top talent to boost ambitions

UAE Space Pavilion at a global conference in Milan features government-run organisations, private companies and academic institutions

SpaceOctober 17, 2024
A supermoon above Dubai Marina in 2023. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Hunter's supermoon to light up UAE skies on Thursday

This will be the third supermoon of 2024

SpaceOctober 16, 2024
The new lunar spacesuit designed by Axiom Space and Prada. Photo: Axiom Space
Lunar spacesuit designed by Axiom and Prada to be used on new Nasa mission

Astronauts will wear the next-generation suit on the Artemis 3 mission

SpaceOctober 16, 2024
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