https://spacewatch.global/tag/uae-space-agency/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:45:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/uae-space-agency/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/03/space-cafe-radio-with-h-e-salem-al-qubaisi/ Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=72056 In this special episode of Space Cafe Radio, recorded live at the Middle East Space Conference in Oman, Torsten Kriening speaks with His Excellency Salem Al Qubaisi, Director General of the UAE Space Agency, about the remarkable evolution of the UAE as a modern, agile space nation.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/10/uae-cabinet-approves-supreme-space-council-establishment/ Wed, 09 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=61578 The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the formation of the Supreme Space Council, a permanent entity reporting directly to the Cabinet. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence will consequently chair the Council. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/09/edge-expands-into-space-with-new-space-company-fada/ Tue, 24 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=61278 EDGE, an advanced technology and defence group, has launched a new space company, ‘FADA’, a name derived from the Arabic word for space. With the new space company, EDGE aims to significantly boost its global competitiveness, solidify its position as a leader in space capabilities, and add next-generation solutions to its rapidly growing product portfolio.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/07/announced-first-privately-funded-arab-lunar-mission/ Wed, 31 Jul 2024 06:00:03 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56364 Orbital Space has announced its Orbital Space Lunar Program to send a student-built experiment to the Moon, marking the Arab world’s first privately funded lunar mission. In collaboration with Astrobotic, the mission underlines a significant step in education and space exploration in the region. A panel of experts from Orbital Space, Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), UAE Space Agency, and Astrobotic selected the mission's payload, the Lunaris Platform after a global competition]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/06/innospace-and-uae-space-agency-strengthen-cooperation/ Mon, 03 Jun 2024 06:00:59 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=55437 INNOSPACE, a South Korean private spaceflight startup and the UAE Space Agency have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in space commercialization. Soojong Kim, CEO of INNOSPACE, and His Excellency Ibrahim Al Qasim, Deputy Director General of UAE Space Agency signed the MoU at a ceremony during the UAE Space Agency’s visit to Korea on May 31.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/uae-mission-to-asteroid-belt-codename-max/ Wed, 31 May 2023 06:00:38 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=49135 UAE Space Agency announced on the 28th of May the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt, the EMA. The concept plan of the mission to the main asteroid belt began in 2019. The Emirati spacecraft will take a 5 billion km trip to a region between Mars and Jupiter to study asteroids. “The initial idea of what should we do after the Emirates Mars Mission actually started one or two years prior to the launch of the Hope probe,” Sarah Al Amiri, Minister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology, and chairwoman of the UAE Space Agency, exclusively told The National on Wednesday.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/12/uae-space-agency-and-aws-sign-support-agreement/ Thu, 08 Dec 2022 07:00:10 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=45336 The United Arab Emirates Space Agency and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have signed a Statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation to support the creation of a vibrant, sustainable, competitive, and innovative space sector in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/12/uae-space-agency-signs-mou-with-philippine-space-agency/ Tue, 06 Dec 2022 07:00:20 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=45280 The UAE Space Agency has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Philippine Space Agency (PhiSA) to enhance cooperation in scientific research, space exploration and knowledge exchange to serve common interests and promote international partnerships supporting science and knowledge exchange in the outer space industry. This partnership comes as part of the UAE Space Agency's goals to strengthen cooperation with international partners in space science and peaceful exploration of outer space.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/10/israel-uae-joint-space-projects-include-new-lunar-mission/ Thu, 21 Oct 2021 06:00:30 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=36620 The UAE Space Agency announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Israel Space Agency to intensify cooperation in scientific research, space exploration and knowledge transfer. The agreement aims to accelerate economic growth and human progress.  ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/08/spacewatchgl-opinion-uae-through-the-deserts-and-into-space/ Wed, 25 Aug 2021 18:00:04 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=35340 From pearl diving to the discovery of oil and gas to exploring space, the UAE has emerged as a force to be reckoned with all its endeavours. The exemplary vision of the nation’s forefathers has been shouldered by its citizens and has in turn catapulted the UAE to reinforce its ability to excel across all domains. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/06/japan-fourth-country-in-the-world-to-pass-space-resources-law/ Wed, 16 Jun 2021 06:00:24 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=33688&preview=true&preview_id=33688 Japan is the fourth country in the world – after the United States, Luxembourg and the United Arab Emirates – to have a dedicated law for the exploration and exploitation of space resources. The law provides that Japanese private business operators shall be permitted to engage in the exploration and development of space resources.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/02/space-cafe-uae-recap-talal-al-kaissi-of-g42/ Wed, 17 Feb 2021 10:00:44 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=30478 In this Space Cafè UAE by Abdulla A. Wasel,  Talal Al Kaissi of Group 42 (G42) talked about Space, AI and more great initiatives in the UAE. Talal and Abdulla touched on a multitude of topics when discussing the synergy between artificial intelligence and space exploration. One of these topics being the advancement of artificial intelligence from the narrow era]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/10/eight-nations-signed-artemis-accords-nasas-bridenstine-says/ Wed, 14 Oct 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=27207&preview=true&preview_id=27207 Eight nations signed Artemis accords, NASA's Bridenstine says]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/10/space-cafe-webtalk-recap-fahad-al-mheiri-about-the-development-of-the-uae-space-economy/ Thu, 08 Oct 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=26490&preview=true&preview_id=26490 In this week’s Space Cafè WebTalk, Fahad Al Mheiri, Acting Executive Director – Space Sector United Arab Emirates Space Agency (UAESA) in the United Arab Emirates talked about recent developments and updates in the UAE space sector and the UAE Space Agency. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/09/exolaunch-delivers-15-small-satellites-on-soyuz-rideshare-mission/ Wed, 30 Sep 2020 05:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=26647&preview=true&preview_id=26647 Exolaunch delivers 15 small satellites on Soyuz rideshare mission]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/09/register-today-for-our-space-cafe-webtalk-33-minutes-with-fahad-al-mheiri-on-6-october-2020/ Tue, 15 Sep 2020 15:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=25988&preview=true&preview_id=25988 Join SpaceWatch.Global for an interesting and informative Space Café WebTalk featuring Fahad Al Mheiri, Acting Executive Director – Space Sector United Arab Emirates Space Agency (UAESA) in the United Arab Emirates. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/09/uaes-planned-city-on-mars-gets-help-from-nyuad-on-radiation-research/ Wed, 09 Sep 2020 05:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=25931&preview=true&preview_id=25931 UAE’s planned city on Mars to get help from NYUAD research on radiation]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/08/emirates-mars-mission-hope-probe-completes-perfect-trajectory-correction-manoeuvre/ Tue, 18 Aug 2020 05:00:08 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=25276 The Emirates Mars Mission, EMM, the first interplanetary mission undertaken by an Arab nation, today announced the successful completion of TCM1 – its first trajectory correction manoeuvre and a major milestone for the mission as the Mars Hope probe continues its 7-month journey to Mars.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/08/uae-to-launch-a-navigation-satellite-next-year/ Tue, 11 Aug 2020 05:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=24992&preview=true&preview_id=24992 The United Arab Emirates will launch a navigation satellite next year aimed at demonstrating the country’s technological capabilities, a top official told Emirates News Agency, WAM."The first satellite will be launched in 2021 and the second – a technologically enhanced one – the following year," said Dr. Khaled Al Hashmi, Director of the National Space Science and Technology Centre, NSSTC, in UAE University in Al Ain.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/08/mohammed-bin-rashid-chairs-first-physical-meeting-of-new-uae-cabinet/ Thu, 06 Aug 2020 05:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=24842&preview=true&preview_id=24842 His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, chaired the first physical meeting of the new cabinet at the Presidential Place in Abu Dhabi, after a series of remote meetings.]]>