The UAE will launch another satellite into orbit next month.
The Falcon Eye 1 features an advanced imaging system that'll send high-resolution pictures back to earth.
It'll take off from the French Guiana Space Centre on July 6 at 5:53 am UAE time.
The satellite, which was built by Airbus Defence and Space and Thales Alenia, weighs less than 1,500 kg and will be launched via a Vega rocket by Arianespace.
In total the UAE plans to have a dozen satellites in orbit by 2020.
UAE denounces attack targeting Barakah nuclear plant
The UAE has strongly condemned the unprovoked drone attack targeting Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Al Dhafra region, stressing it reserves its right to respond to any threats to its national security and safety of its people.
UAE condemns drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia
The UAE has strongly condemned the drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia that were launched from Iraqi airspace and intercepted on Sunday.
Sheikh Abdullah discusses Barakah drone strike with Arab ministers
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed the drone strike near the Barakah nuclear power plant with several Arab foreign ministers during a series of phone calls on Sunday.
UAE confirms Eid Al Adha to begin on May 27
The UAE Fatwa Council has announced that Eid Al Adha will begin on Wednesday, May 27, after confirming the sighting of the Dhu al-Hijjah crescent moon on Sunday evening.
UAE says two drones intercepted as third strikes generator near Barakah plant
UAE air defences responded to three drones that entered the country from the western border area on Sunday, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement.
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