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flag UAE's Rashid Rover 2 passes tests, heads to U.S. for 2026 Moon mission.

flag The UAE’s Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre has completed testing for the Rashid Rover 2, sending it to the U.S. for integration with Firefly Aerospace’s lunar lander ahead of a 2026 launch to the Moon’s far side. flag The rover passed rigorous environmental and functional tests in the UAE and France, including thermal vacuum, vibration, and robotic arm deployment simulations. flag The mission, funded by the UAE’s ICT Fund, aims to conduct scientific research on the lunar surface, marking a major step in the UAE’s space ambitions and international collaboration.

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