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United Arab Emirates to launch spacecraft to probe seven asteroids in 2028

5 October 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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5 October 2026

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Government & Space

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UAE

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Fusion42 · 5 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

The UAE announced a spacecraft named MBR Explorer, launching in 2028 to visit seven asteroids in the main asteroid belt and conduct a landing on one to study its composition. This mission aims to advance the UAE's space program and its position in the global space economy by 2031.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Government & Space.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

The UAE's space programme is moving beyond Mars to asteroids, opening new opportunities for founders in spacecraft tech and space data analysis. Your technology could be in demand as the UAE races to build a top 10 global space economy.

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