In the past, several ‘post box’ entities operated out of Mauritius only to secure the tax benefit in India
business2 days ago
It’s a go for the Rashid Rover!
Authorities in the UAE have tested its Moon rover in the desert. The rover, which is scheduled to land on the lunar surface later this year, looks all set for the Arab world’s first mission to the Moon’s surface.
The Government of Dubai Media Office shared a video of the Emirates Lunar Mission team testing the 10kg rover in the desert. It is seen navigating the desert sands successfully at different times of the day and night, as officials take notes.
Named after the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, former Ruler of Dubai, the rover is scheduled to be launched in the fourth quarter of 2022. It will blast off onboard a Space X Falcon 9 rocket from Florida, US.
The rover’s primary landing site on the Moon is Lacus Somniorum, also known as the Lake of Dreams, an area that is yet to be explored. Located on the northeastern side of the Moon, Lacus Somniorum is characterised by its unique composition formed by flows of basalatic lava, which give it a reddish hue.
ALSO READ:
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) is collaborating with local and international entities to develop the science programme for the lunar mission and support the development of the main instruments aboard the Rashid Rover.
The four-wheel rover would be tasked to help the experts better understand how lunar dust and rocks vary across the Moon. It will send data and images back to Earth, using two high-resolution cameras: Microscopic, and thermal imaging ones.
sahim@khaleejtimes.com
In the past, several ‘post box’ entities operated out of Mauritius only to secure the tax benefit in India
business2 days ago
77% wouldn’t engage with a brand using AI, for at least some services
business2 days ago
National Tourism Strategy 2031 aims to increase the contribution of the UAE tourism sector to the national GDP to Dh450 billion
business3 days ago
Customer deposits and Islamic customer deposits increased by 2.5% to reach Dh39.5 billion
business3 days ago
Annual rents in Dubai are usually paid in two, four or six instalments via post-dated cheques
business4 days ago
Saudi Arabia has begun to explore extracting lithium from sea water
business4 days ago
RPM reported net profit of Dh49.39 million during 2023
business4 days ago
Both parties must be taxable; or become taxable as a result of the transfer
business4 days ago