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‘Space missions help economies gain credibility’
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‘Space missions help economies gain credibility’

October 28th, 2014 | by MuslimScience
It is likely that many emerging economies will go to the stars following India’s Mars Orbiter Mission as space projects are a good status symbol and help countries gain credibility, Eric Berger, Houston Chronicle science...
New Artificial Materials Open Possibilities for Manned Space Exploration
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New Artificial Materials Open Possibilities for Manned Space Exploration

October 24th, 2014 | by MuslimScience
Space exploration has many challenges, but one inconvenient fact in particular – the lack of oxygen in much of the universe – poses a real challenge to making off world exploration and living a reality. Here on earth, we have...
Asia’s Space Race
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Asia’s Space Race

October 22nd, 2014 | by MuslimScience
Written by James Clay Moltz, this is an interesting read, that effectively summarizes the space scenario in Asia. Published by the Columbia University Press, read the book...
Featured Essay no.6: Muslims, Don’t Consume Knowledge! Produce it! – Winner
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Featured Essay no.6: Muslims, Don’t Consume Knowledge! Produce it! – Winner

October 22nd, 2014 | by MuslimScience
By Amar Guendouzi Much ink is spilt nowadays to speak on Islam and Science, as if science has just popped up in front of the door of the Muslims begging to enter their wonderful world, or as if some believers have at last...
Space: A (peaceful) possibility for the Muslim World?
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Space: A (peaceful) possibility for the Muslim World?

October 1st, 2014 | by MuslimScience
Natural resource problems, political instability, and funding issues, make active space programs a challenge in much of the Muslim World. In some countries, the lack of access to large bodies of water or other uninhabited space...
The Success of India’s Mars Mission Could Drive U.S. Space Program To Lower-Cost Solutions
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The Success of India’s Mars Mission Could Drive U.S. Space Program To Lower-Cost Solutions

October 1st, 2014 | by MuslimScience
Mars on a budget. That is one way to describe the recent success achieved by India’s space program. The Mangalyaan spacecraft just completed a 10-month journey to Mars for a mere $72 million. That figure, less than the...
Space exploration programs in Muslim countries: past, present and future
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Space exploration programs in Muslim countries: past, present and future

October 1st, 2014 | by MuslimScience
By Dr. Parandis Tajbaksh Since the dawn of humanity, mankind has embarked on a journey of exploration. With the advances in technology, the dream of exploring remote landscapes became a reality and our sense of curiosity turned...
Arab Space Programs Slowly Coming of Age
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Arab Space Programs Slowly Coming of Age

October 1st, 2014 | by MuslimScience
By Nidhal Guessoum Fruits of the Past & Present On July 16, 2014, the United Arab Emirates’ leadership announced the creation of a UAE space agency and an unmanned mission to Mars by 2021, to coincide with the 50th...
The Vacuum of Controversies
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The Vacuum of Controversies

October 1st, 2014 | by MuslimScience
The Space Race in the Muslim World is becoming increasingly controversial, with Iran being one of the major players. By Alfonso Lucifredi  Sepideh and space exploration in Muslim Faith Sepideh Hushyar is a young woman from Iran....
Space Invaders
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Space Invaders

October 1st, 2014 | by MuslimScience
Venturing into space has almost often been a moment of creating history, irrespective of which country is involved. Very recently, however, UAE announced plans of sending the first Arab Probe to Mars by 2021. Several other Muslim...