Space
Space exploration, satellites, astronomy, and the growing role of the Middle East in the global space industry.
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Suhail Star UAE 2026: When and Where to See It
Suhail will return to UAE skies before dawn on 24 August, traditionally marking the end of peak summer and the gradual approach of cooler weather. Here’s how to see it.
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How To See the Perseid Meteor Shower From the UAE and Middle East Tonight
One of the year’s most reliable meteor showers peaks under moonless skies. Here’s when and where to look on 12 and 13 August.
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August 12 Solar Eclipse: Where to See It in the Middle East and North Africa
Parts of North Africa will see a partial eclipse at sunset, while the UAE and Saudi Arabia must wait until 2027.
Space
A SpaceX Rocket Probably Just Crashed Into the Moon
The uncontrolled Falcon 9 stage may have carved out a new crater – and exposed a growing risk for future lunar bases.
Space
Nasa’s New 3D Model Shows the Earth Is a Lumpy Mess
We like to think of our home as a nice, smooth sphere. But mapping the Earth’s gravitational field provides a different view of the planet.
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Good News! Turns Out the Earth Will Never Be Swallowed by the Sun
A new study suggests that when our solar system’s star becomes unstable in five billion years or so, Earth may avoid being engulfed by its fiery demise.
Space
ESA’s Euclid Space Telescope the Most Detailed Image of the Centre of the Milky Way
The most detailed image ever taken of the crowded galactic bulge opens doors for a variety of scientific applications – from measuring as-yet-undiscovered exoplanets to stellar motions and dust within the galaxy.
Space
A Source of Mysterious Repeating Radio Signals From Space Has Been Identified
Researchers say the discovery could be a “Rosetta stone” for cosmic signals.
Space Sovereignty
The UAE Is Betting Big on Space – Can It Take on Starlink and Amazon?
Abu Dhabi startups want to take on space – but they need to build an industry from scratch
Space
Artemis II Mission Successfully Passes “Behind” the Moon
“We will explore, we will build ships, we will revisit,” said astronaut Christina Koch, once communication with Orion was reestablished. “But ultimately, we will always choose Earth, we will always choose each other.”