A glucose-monitoring device. A UAE-backed study will see astronauts undergoing tests to help researchers understand how well certain types of blood monitors perform in orbit. PA

UAE study on diabetes heads to space to unlock new treatments

Astronauts to test insulin and glucose monitors in space, offering hope for future missions and millions of patients on Earth

Space

Rare 'smiley face' planetary alignment to form in night sky this week

Space

Nasa rocket that will fly astronauts around Moon next year takes shape

Space

Omani spaceport to open fan zone for rocket launch

Space

UAE-US partnership to tackle communication blackspots and boost emergency response

Space

Katy Perry blasts off into space on board Blue Origin's all-female mission

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Elon Musk plans to send Tesla's Optimus robot to Mars aboard Starship by 2026

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Jared Isaacman was nominated by US President Donald Trump to become the next Nasa administrator. Photo: Polaris / John Kraus

Trump’s Nasa nominee Isaacman to face Senate as US races China to build Moon base

Hearing is expected to be watched closely by space industry as new Nasa chief could define the future trajectory of American space policy

Space

Pink micromoon to light up UAE skies on Sunday

Space

Amazon to launch first 27 Kuiper internet satellites

Space

Japan's ispace to attempt second Moon landing after 2022 crash

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SpaceX’s Fram2 private astronauts become first to enter Earth's polar orbit

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Astronaut stuck in space for months says Boeing is committed to Starliner

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Lunar microwave purifies ice to create drinking water for astronauts

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From left, mission specialist and medical officer Eric Philips, mission commander Chun Wang, pilot Rabea Rogge and vehicle commander Jannicke Mikkelsen. AFP

SpaceX’s Fram2 private astronauts become first to enter Earth's polar orbit

Astronauts have never before circled the planet's Arctic and Antarctic regions

Space

Astronaut stuck in space for months says Boeing is committed to Starliner

Space

Lunar microwave purifies ice to create drinking water for astronauts

Space

Boeing astronauts return to Earth after nine months stuck in space

Space

Mistakenly deported man Abrego Garcia returns to US to face migrant transport charges

Republican removes post criticising Sikh congressional prayer

Weekend cartoonShadi's take on the Lebanon ceasefire

VideoRenowned surgeon launches Abu Dhabi clinic to transform care for amputees

Pictures of the weekFrom Eid Al Adha at Al Aqsa mosque to Hajj pilgrims

Money & Me‘Seeing our business break even has been a milestone'

Palantir's Alex Karp tells pro-Palestine protester she is 'product of an evil force'

Bahrain’s Al Munther satellite: How the island nation is building its future in space

Oman set to launch five rockets from new spaceport in 2025 with fan zone to open to public

Omani spaceport prepares fan zone for visitors to watch rocket launch

Oman's Etlaq spaceport opens ahead of delayed first rocket launch

Question marks over Nasa's plans after Trump withdraws nomination for Jared Isaacman

Donald Trump 'disappointed' in Elon Musk as rift between former allies grows

Donald Trump 'disappointed' in Elon Musk as rift between former allies grows

Israeli air strikes hit Beirut in latest breach of ceasefire

Israeli air strikes hit Beirut in latest breach of ceasefire

Pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat to offer Hajj prayers

Pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat to offer Hajj prayers

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