108 - Space, UAE, and the World (feat. Sarwat Nasir)
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English - October 26, 2021 07:05 - 34 minutes - 33.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 113 ratingsNatural Sciences Science Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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The UAE started their space agency in 2014 and have accelerated at a remarkable pace since then, including putting their first orbiter around Mars this year. The work continues with new mission announcements, astronaut selections and more. Dubai-based space journalist Sarwat Nasir joins Jake to report on Expo 2021 and IAC 2021, two back to back space conferences happening in the UAE.
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