Sarwat Nasir

Billionaire's strides in space exploration, leadership at X and role in US government department will continue to shape industries and ignite debates

Significant progress in the country's Earth observation market, private space sector and lunar programme are forecast

A total lunar eclipse and planetary alignments will light up the country's skies in the coming year

Proposed legislation aims to resolve a longstanding grievance for American citizens living abroad

They cannot leave until a handover crew arrives at the International Space Station in late March

Stoke Space is developing its Nova rocket to launch cargo and satellites into space

The annual celestial show sent bright meteors streaking across the skies

Opportunities emerging as International Space Station nears retirement

Several organisations vying to secure business from Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre

Efforts are aimed at preventing future 'loss of signal' moments like that which struck the Apollo 13 mission in 1970

New opportunities for companies and government bodies could be created to work alongside Nasa in joint missions and commercial ventures

Authorities say landmark test flight cements its status as a 'regional gateway to space'

Sheikh Mohammed presents awards on National Day to five Emiratis who contributed significantly to space sector

Signals being sent into deep space and linguists preparing to decode alien communication – humanity is preparing for visits from unknown civilisations

As the US phases down its space stations role, the opportunity for Gulf-backed commercial outposts is emerging