This day in history we feature the Mariner 4. The first close-up images of another planet were captured by Mariner 4 during its flyby of Mars on this day in 1965. Trivia – Mariner 4 Mariner 4 was the fourth […]
This day in history we feature the SpaceShipOne. The first privately funded spaceplane to achieve spaceflight was launched on this day 2004. Trivia – SpaceShipOne SpaceShipOne is an experimental air-launched rocket-powered aircraft with sub-orbital spaceflight capability at speeds of up […]
This day in history we feature the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. A NASA robotic spacecraft is launched on this day in 2009. Trivia – Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) is a NASA robotic spacecraft currently orbiting the Moon […]
This day in history we feature the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope. A space observatory being used to perform gamma-ray astronomy was launched into orbit on this day in 2008. Trivia – Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope The Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope, […]
This day in history we feature the Skylab. The United States’ first space station, launched by NASA on this day in 1973. Trivia – Skylab Skylab was occupied for about 24 weeks between May 1973 and February 1974. It was […]
This day in history we feature the Gemini 8. Astronauts Neil Armstrong and David Scott launched the spacecraft on this day in 1966. Trivia – Gemini 8 Gemini 8 (officially Gemini VIII) was the sixth crewed spaceflight in NASA’s Gemini […]
This day in history we feature the Landsat 3. The satellite was launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on this day in 1978. Trivia – Landsat 3 Landsat 3 is the third satellite of the Landsat program. It […]
This day in history we feature the Naro-1. The first carrier rocket was launched by South Korea on this day in 2013. Trivia – Naro-1 Naro-1, previously designated the Korea Space Launch Vehicle or KSLV, was South Korea’s first carrier […]
This day in history we feature the SpaceX Dragon. The first private spacecraft to carry astronauts to orbit was launched on this day in 2010. Trivia – SpaceX Dragon Dragon was privately developed spacecraft built by the American corporation SpaceX. […]
With total prize money of US$10 million (AED36million), the initiative will bring together scientists, designers, inventors, universities, research centres, companies and startups from around the world to develop solutions that create a better future for humanity His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin […]
Apple today unveiled the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini with 5G technology, ushering in a new era for the world’s best smartphone. The newly designed models offer a brighter, more immersive viewing experience, and a new Ceramic Shield front […]