Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre launches magazine


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DUBAI // Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has launched “Majarat” magazine to spread knowledge of space science, a press release said on Sunday.

The name of the magazine, Majarat, is inspired by space science and means ‘galaxies’ in Arabic.

The aim of the magazine is to spread knowledge and awareness about the centre’s work, local and global space science news and related discoveries and points of scientific interest from around the world.

Published bimonthly in Arabic and English, the magazine will discuss sophisticated topics in layman’s language to suit various age groups and educational backgrounds.

Majarat will be distributed in ministries, government departments, universities, and youth and sports clubs throughout the UAE.

newsdesk@thenational.ae

The stats

Ship name: MSC Bellissima

Ship class: Meraviglia Class

Delivery date: February 27, 2019

Gross tonnage: 171,598 GT

Passenger capacity: 5,686

Crew members: 1,536

Number of cabins: 2,217

Length: 315.3 metres

Maximum speed: 22.7 knots (42kph)

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