China's first all-electric propulsion communication satellite (Asia-Pacifc-6E, or the APStar-6E) successfully passed in-orbit technology verification and ground station technology reviews in Hong Kong on Monday
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NASA releases Webb telescope images of galactic merger
NASA has released a pair of images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope showing two galaxies - one nicknamed the Penguin and the other the Egg - in the process of merging in sort of a cosmic ballet as the U.S.
Europe’s ‘Ariane 6’ blasts off to space on first flight
Europe's big new rocket "Ariane 6" has blasted off on its maiden flight after successfully carrying out a series of trials in a debut flight on Tuesday, Reuters reported.
NASA project simulating stay on Mars comes to an end
The first mission of the US space agency NASA's multi-mission project, which aims to simulate life on Mars, ended on Saturday in Houston, Texas, after four volunteers left after more than a year in the NASA-built Mars environment.
China’s Fengyun-3F satellite begins operational services
The Fengyun-3F (FY-3F) satellite officially commenced operational services on Monday following ground and application system in-orbit testing reviews and operational trial runs, according to its ground application system operator, China Meteorological Administration (CMA).
NASA’s Juno Probe captures lava lakes covering whole surface of Jupiter’s Moon Io
NASA has released an all-new animation of a giant lava lake during two close flybys of Juno spacecraft on the surface of Jupiter's moon Io, the Science Times reported.
BRICS Solutions Awards competition of best technological practices to be held during Russia’s BRICS chairmanship
The Agency for Strategic Initiatives (ASI) in cooperation with the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry will organise the BRICS Solutions Awards competition of the best solutions and practices of the BRICS countries in various spheres
du to launch hyperscale cloud, sovereign AI services for UAE government
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), today announced it will deploy Oracle Alloy to offer hyperscale cloud and sovereign AI services for the government and public sector entities in the UAE focusing on Dubai and the Northern Emirates.
Yahsat contracts Airbus for construction of Al Yah 4, Al Yah 5 satellites
Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat), the UAE’s flagship satellite solutions provider listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), announced on Monday that it has contracted Airbus Defence and Space SAS (Airbus) for its new geostationary telecommunications satellites, Al Yah 4 (AY4) and Al Yah 5 (AY5).
UAEREP collaborates with universities, research entities to update 6th Grant Cycle Solicitation Document
The UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) announced it will be hosting its 2024 Solicitation Update Workshop this week in preparation of its 6th Cycle, which will open for submission to researchers worldwide at the beginning of next year.