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Watch: India's first private rocket reaches orbit, marks new era in space ambitions

Watch: India's first private rocket reaches orbit, marks new era in space ambitions

India has become the third country in the world with private orbital launch capability

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India's space sector takes off as Skyroot Aerospace's private rocket readies launch

India's space sector takes off as Skyroot Aerospace's private rocket readies launch

New Delhi's space economy — valued at $8.4 billion — has rapidly expanded since the sector opened up to private investment in 2020, attracting more than 400 space startups

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What we know about Anil Menon, set to be first Malayali-origin astronaut in space

What we know about Anil Menon, set to be first Malayali-origin astronaut in space

While this maybe his first time as the face of a mission, Menon has done crucial behind-the-scenes work in the past that contributed to keeping mankind in space

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Strawberry Moon to be visible in UAE on June 30; will it turn pink?

Strawberry Moon to be visible in UAE on June 30; will it turn pink?

In the UAE, residents will be able to see the phenomena with the naked eye from anywhere with a clear view of the sky, as per the Dubai Astronomy Group

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'Milky Way season' in UAE: How to visit Al Quaa; best timing, safety tips explained

'Milky Way season' in UAE: How to visit Al Quaa; best timing, safety tips explained

While you do not necessarily need a 4x4, it is important to stay in the centre, and drive in a straight line on the paved part; before leaving home, make sure to fuel up

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Watch: SpaceX's Starship bursts into flames in Indian Ocean after first test flight

Watch: SpaceX's Starship bursts into flames in Indian Ocean after first test flight

SpaceX said before the launch it would not attempt a safe return landing or recovery of either the booster or the Starship upper stage, even if all else went as planned

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Why satellite control matters and how UAE is building its own systems

Why satellite control matters and how UAE is building its own systems

Dr Khalid Al Naqbi has spent 15 years watching the UAE build sovereign control over the infrastructure most people never think about

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Visitors can soon be in 'space' on Earth as RAK to replicate zero gravity in new programme

Visitors can soon be in 'space' on Earth as RAK to replicate zero gravity in new programme

As the UAE's first commercial astronaut training programme, the immersive experience will feature parachute and freefall preparation, and zero-gravity concepts

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How UAE aims to be among world’s top 10 space economies by 2031

How UAE aims to be among world’s top 10 space economies by 2031

The UAE will join the world on April 12 in marking the International Day of Human Space Flight, coinciding this year with the country’s adoption of the National Space Strategy 2031

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Photos: Splashdown! How Artemis II crew made it back home to Earth

Photos: Splashdown! How Artemis II crew made it back home to Earth

'What a journey,' said mission commander Reid Wiseman, who reported that the crewmembers — himself along with Christina Koch, Victor Glover and Jeremy Hansen — were 'stable' and 'green'

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Rubio says Iran not ready for deal, US policy with Tehran is 'head for an eye'

Rubio says Iran not ready for deal, US policy with Tehran is 'head for an eye'

Trump vows to bomb Iran bridges, power plants when it fires on Hormuz ships

Trump vows to bomb Iran bridges, power plants when it fires on Hormuz ships

UAE's 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa: Fees, documents, rejection explained

UAE's 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa: Fees, documents, rejection explained

Middle East situation on 'edge of the unimaginable': UN chief

Middle East situation on 'edge of the unimaginable': UN chief

UAE public holidays: Salalah, Bhutan and Jebel Akhdar top August long weekend escapes

UAE public holidays: Salalah, Bhutan and Jebel Akhdar top August long weekend escapes