LA PLATA, Maryland — More than 70 nations have their own national space agencies and the number continues to grow.
Their motivations differ depending on the region. National pride is a common thread. Keeping up with the neighbors is a big one too. Autonomous Earth observation is a frequent theme.
The UAE Space Agency is an unusual case. It was created in 2014, long after the government created fixed and mobile satellite operators, Yahsat and Thuraya, which competed on the global market. In 2024 . . .
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