UAE targets moon landing with Rashid Rover 2 in 2026, seals deal for high-tech cameras

UAE targets moon landing with Rashid Rover 2 in 2026, seals deal for high-tech cameras

The UAE is edging closer to making history as the second nation to land on the Moon's far side, with Rashid Rover 2 undergoing critical thermal vacuum tests in France and securing advanced imaging technology for its 2026 mission. The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) in Dubai has strengthened its strategic partnership with the French space agency, CNES, as preparations intensify for the...

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