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Perseids meteor shower: Colourful fireballs dazzle UAE stargazers in Sharjah desert
Some people gasped. Others cheered and clapped with joy. Nature had put on a splendid show of colours as the Perseids meteor shower continued late into Thursday evening. I joined over 300 people at Sharjah's Mleiha National Park to spot meteors and other celestial objects in the night sky. Although the number of meteors recorded per hour was low, each one we counted was a spectacular fireball that…
Emirates SkyCargo transports UAE's Altair-1 satellite from Dubai to US
Emirates SkyCargo transports Altair-1 satellite from Dubai to US
Total solar eclipse on August 12: How long will it last?
Millions of skywatchers around the world are preparing to witness a rare total solar eclipse on August 12 , with the Moon set to completely block out the Sun for up to 2 minutes and 10 seconds at the point of greatest totality. According to the Astronomy Centre, the eclipse will sweep across parts of Greenland, Iceland, and Spain, with the path of totality also crossing a small area of Portugal.…
Why UAE’s space sector is shifting from missions to building a global satellite industry
Building a satellite is no longer the biggest challenge in the space industry. Building a sustainable business around it is. For Ali Al Hashemi, CEO of Space Services at Space42, the future of the UAE's space sector will not be defined by the next high-profile launch, but by whether the country can build a commercially viable ecosystem that competes globally. "You can manufacture satellites…
Where to watch Perseids meteor shower in UAE: Location, price explained
As UAE residents look forward to the upcoming Perseids Meteor Shower, the Emirates' skies will offer majestic views of the celestial spectacle. In a country boasting vast deserts, the dunes will serve as your seat to watch nature's own show. This year, the Perseids peaks on August 12 to 13 , coinciding with a new moon, giving residents clear views with minimal moonlight interference. Perseids is…
Floating SpaceX rocket piece crashes into moon, kicks up lunar dust
UPDATE 2-Defunct SpaceX rocket crashes into the moon, kicks up dust
Total solar eclipse on August 12: Which countries will be able to see it?
What to know about the total solar eclipse due in August
UAE's observatory monitors impact as SpaceX rocket piece crashes into moon
A SpaceX rocket piece floating in space since last year was expected to have smashed into the moon at high speed on Wednesday. UAE's Al Khatm Astronomical Observatory attempted to observe the impact of the crash on the moon. Astronomical calculations had indicated that the upper stage of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket would collide with the lunar surface on August 5, 2026 at 06:34:31 UTC. The object…
UAE centre launches 'UNAF-1' space mission, completes successful phase
The UAE has added one more feat to its space accolades with the launch of the 'UNAF-1' mission by the National Space Science and Technology Centre at the UAE University. The mission was launched on July 7, 2026, with the support and funding of the UAE Space Agency. This comes after the successful verification of the navigation payload and reception and processing of signals transmitted from low…