To enhance the cooperation strategy with different government organisations in the region, the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, MBRSC, has signed a cooperation, information and data-sharing agreement with Bahrain's National Space Science Agency, NSSA, for the application of satellite images and space research sciences.
Read More »Pan-Arab Group For Space Collaboration Founded In Abu Dhabi
Under the patronage and presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the second edition of the Global Space Congress commenced on 19 March 2019 in Abu Dhabi.
Read More »UK to Play Main Role in New Space Weather Mission
UK Science Minister, Chris Skidmore, has announced that new national space funding worth £7 million will ensure UK scientists play a leading role in a new space weather mission.
Read More »SGAC Announces Malisetti Foundation Scholarship Winner
SGAC and the Malisetti Foundation are proud to announce that Senjuti Mallick will be sponsored to attend the 8th Space Generation Fusion Forum (5 – 8 April, 2019), and the 35th Space Symposium (8 – 12 April, 2019).
Read More »UAE Outlines National Space Strategy to 2030
The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has adopted the National Space Strategy 2030 during its meeting at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi.
Read More »NSR Predicts Significant Growth of In-Orbit Servicing Market Over Next Decade
NSR’s In-Orbit Servicing Markets, 2nd Edition (IoSM2) report forecasts $4.5 billion in cumulative revenues from In-Orbit Satellite Services by 2028. While growth is anticipated across all applications in all orbits, GEO satellite life extension will yield the largest share of revenues.
Read More »France’s CNES Gives Go-Ahead To CO3D Earth Observation Programme
The 358th session of the Centre national d'études spatiales' (CNES) Board of Directors was held at the agency’s Head Office in Paris Les Halles on 12 March 2019. On this occasion, the Board gave the go-ahead for the CO3D project and reviewed the agency’s programmatic activities.
Read More »Reaction Engines Takes Step Forward Following Design Review
The development programme of the world's first air-breathing rocket engine from UK-based Reaction Engines, has taken an additional significant step forward, which will lead to major testing milestones being undertaken within the next 18 months.
Read More »Vega-C Launch Vehicle In Qualification Phase Prior To Maiden Launch
The Vega-C launch system recently passed its Critical Design Review and is now ready to complete manufacturing and final testing as part of the qualification phase.
Read More »African Union And France To Cooperate On Space, Education, And Science And Technology
The Commissioner for Human Resources, Science and Technology (HRST) at the African Union Commission, Professor Sarah Anayang Agbor, has held bilateral talks with the French Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Frédérique Vidal, on enhancing cooperation on space, education, science and technology between France and the African Union Commission.
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