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science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"NASA and UAE Collaborate on Historic Lunar Gateway Airlock for Moon Orbit"

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will develop a Crew and Science Airlock module for NASA's lunar Gateway, a space station that will orbit the moon as part of the Artemis program. This collaboration marks a significant step in the UAE's involvement in lunar exploration and will allow astronauts to perform spacewalks and manage science payloads. The airlock is expected to be completed by 2030, and the UAE will receive a seat on a future Artemis mission. This agreement follows the UAE's previous space achievements, including the Hope Mars mission and participation in the International Space Station (ISS) program.

via SpaceNews|

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science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"UAE and NASA Partner to Construct Airlock for Historic Lunar Gateway Mission"

NASA and the United Arab Emirates' Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) have announced a partnership in which the UAE will contribute an airlock module to the Gateway space station, which will orbit the Moon. This collaboration is part of NASA's Artemis program, aiming to facilitate long-term lunar exploration and future missions to Mars. The UAE will also send an astronaut to Gateway on a future Artemis mission, continuing the growing international cooperation in space exploration. The Artemis program is notable for its diverse international partnerships and its goals to land the first woman and the first person of color on the Moon.

via NASA|

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