The United Arab Emirates photographed by an Expedition 38 crew member on the International Space Station. Credit: NASA
The United Arab Emirates photographed by an Expedition 38 crew member on the International Space Station. Credit: NASA

The United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), though differing in size and history, have forged a vibrant partnership in space. In just over a decade, this bond has accelerated the UAE’s rise as a spacefaring nation while opening new avenues for U.S. industry and diplomacy. 

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Rajeeshwaran Moorthy, MRAeS, is an Investor and Advisor of UAE Space Sector, including Axiom Space and Maldives Space.