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Morocco reinforces commitment to peaceful and inclusive space cooperation in Africa

Morocco strongly believes that international and regional cooperation is the most effective way to fully harness the potential of outer space, stated Azzeddine Farhane, the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Morocco to the United Nations and international organizations in Vienna. Speaking at......

Astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary embark on historic space station mission

NASA veteran Peggy Whitson launched early Wednesday on her fifth spaceflight, accompanied by astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary on their countries’ first trip to the International Space Station (ISS). The team lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida at approximately 2:30 a.m.......

Moroccan Expert: Why Striking Iranian Nuclear Sites Cannot Produce Dangerous Radiation

Following recent U.S. airstrikes on three nuclear-related facilities in Iran, public anxiety has risen over potential radioactive contamination or the formation of a so-called "nuclear cloud" that could extend beyond Iran's borders. This concern has been fueled by the strategic significance......

Strengthening seismic preparedness in Morocco with Japan and UNESCO support

A new seismic monitoring station was officially inaugurated at the Abu Al-Abbas Al-Sabti Dam in Morocco’s Chichaoua Province on Tuesday. This installation is part of a network of 20 stations deployed nationwide, supported through a collaborative project involving UNESCO, the Japanese government,......

Europe launches €500 million initiative to attract US scientists

French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen convened a pivotal conference in Paris aimed at enticing American researchers disillusioned by recent policies in the United States. The event, titled "Choose Europe for Science," brought together European commissioners,......

Europe Opens Doors to US Scientists amid Policy Shifts

French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are hosting a major conference in Paris aimed at drawing American scientists to Europe, particularly those affected by recent US policy changes under President Donald Trump. The gathering brings together EU commissioners,......

Shenzhou-19 Astronauts Return to Earth after Six Months in Space

Three Chinese astronauts have safely returned to Earth after spending six months aboard China’s Tiangong space station, marking another milestone in the nation’s expanding space program. The return, broadcasted by state media, took place on Wednesday as part of China’s broader ambitions......

NASA and Russian Crew Return Safely from ISS Mission

After spending seven months aboard the International Space Station (ISS), astronauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Wagner of Russia, along with NASA astronaut Donald Pettit, have returned safely to Earth. The trio landed in Kazakhstan early Sunday morning aboard the Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft, which touched down......

Unveiling prehistory: researchers rediscover humanity in Casablanca

As Casablanca buzzes with preparations for the grand CAN 2025 and the 2030 World Cup, another, quieter project unfolds just steps away from the glitzy Morocco Mall. Behind metal barriers lies a different kind of excavation, one that seeks to uncover the distant past rather than build the future. At......

Soyuz launches with US-Russian crew to the ISS

A Russian Soyuz spacecraft successfully launched on Tuesday from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, carrying a multinational crew bound for the International Space Station (ISS). The MS-27 capsule, specially adorned to commemorate the 80th anniversary marking the end of World War II, lifted off at......

A partial solar eclipse in the Northern Hemisphere on Saturday, Mauritanians and Moroccans first to see it

This Saturday, a partial solar eclipse will take place over the Northern Hemisphere, lasting approximately four hours. While it will not darken the sky completely, it must still be observed with caution. The celestial event will begin at 08:50 GMT and conclude at 12:43 GMT. According to Florent Deleflie,......

NASA astronauts return home after extended space mission

The long-awaited return of NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams marks the conclusion of an unexpected nine-month journey. Initially designed as a brief mission to the International Space Station (ISS), the expedition extended far beyond its anticipated timeline, transforming into a significant......

Astronauts return to Earth after extended stay on space station

Two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, have begun their long-awaited return to Earth after spending more than nine months in space. Their SpaceX capsule undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) at 0505 GMT on Tuesday, marking the end of a mission that garnered global attention. Joining......