An upgraded version of the AN/TPY-2 radar. (Photo credit: RTX) Published by Palestine Chronicle, 11 March 2026 Iran says its strikes focus on radars, satellites, and interception systems that form the backbone of Israel’s defense network. Since the beginning of the war, Iranian officials have repeatedly said their missile and
By George Allison, Published by UK Defence Journal, 16 December 2025 Scotland has signed a new agreement aimed at expanding cooperation with the United Arab Emirates in the space sector, following a Letter of Intent between industry body Space Scotland and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, according to the
Representatives of countries who have signed the Artemis Accords pose for a photo after a meeting during the International Astronautical Congress Sept. 29. Credit: NASA By Jeff Foust, Published by Space News, 15 October 2025 WASHINGTON — Five years after the first countries signed the Artemis Accords, a growing group of nations
By Jason Rainbow, Published by Space News, 6 June 2025 Africa is seeking a greater role in the global space economy following the official inauguration of the African Space Agency (AfSA) April 20. The ceremony marked the culmination of a decade-long effort to unify programs across 55 countries. Headquartered in
A launch from Iran's Semnan Space Center. Tasnim News Agency By Carter Palmer and Nicholas Rakoncza, Published by Space Project, 10 October 2024 As nations in the region invest in satellite technology, a new era of space-based defense is emerging. As Middle Eastern countries expand their capabilities in multidomain operations,
UAE was the second nation to reach Mars in its first attempt By Murdo Morrison, Published by Flight Global, 13 November 2023 The UAE has had quite a journey into the cosmos since setting up its first satellite telecommunications provider just a quarter of a century ago. As well as
M1 was due to land in the previously unexplored Atlas Crater (right) in the Moon’s northern hemisphere.Credit: Damian Peach/Science Photo Library By Gemma Conrot & Miryam Naddaf, Published by nature, 26 April 2023 Mission control was unable to re-establish contact with the M1 spacecraft, and early signs suggest it crash-landed
By Miryam Naddaf, Published by nature, 25 April 2023 The Japanese-built ispace lander, carrying a rover from the United Arab Emirates, could be the first private venture to land on the lunar surface. Update: ispace attempted the landing on 25 April, but lost contact with M1 during the last few
