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UPI
12-07-2025
- Science
- UPI
Pluto photos from NASA's New Horizons still captivating scientists decade later
NASA's New Horizon spacecraft captured this image of Pluto on July 14, 2015, showing the planet's diversity of geological and compositional features. File Photo courtesy of NASA | License Photo For decades, Pluto remained one of the most mysterious objects in our solar system, until July 14, 2015, when NASA's New Horizons spacecraft became the first mission to visit it up close, capturing breathtaking images of the distant world. It took over nine years for New Horizons to reach Pluto after blasting off atop an Atlas 5 rocket on Jan. 19, 2006. After traveling billions of miles through the solar system, New Horizons sent home stunning images of Pluto and its moons, making headlines around the world. It took more than 15 months for the spacecraft to send all of the 6.25 gigabytes of photos and data home for scientists to study. "Such a lengthy period was necessary because the spacecraft was roughly 4.5 light-hours from Earth and it could only transmit 1-2 kilobits per second," NASA said. Here are some of the best images of Pluto and its moon Charon: A composite of enhanced color images of Pluto (lower right) and Charon (upper left), taken by NASA's New Horizons spacecraft as it passed through the Pluto system on July 14, 2015. Photo courtesy of NASA This image of haze layers above Pluto limb was taken by NASA New Horizons spacecraft. About 20 haze layers are seen. Photo courtesy of NASA Pluto nearly fills the frame in this image from NASA's New Horizons spacecraft. The image was taken on July 13, 2015, when the spacecraft was 476,000 miles (768,000 kilometers) from the surface. Photo by NASA, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory and Southwest Research Institute NASA New Horizons scientists believe that the informally named feature Wright Mons, located south of Sputnik Planum on Pluto, and another, Piccard Mons, could have been formed by the cryovolcanic eruption of ices from beneath Pluto's surface. Photo courtesy of NASA and JPL A detailed global mosaic color map of Pluto is based on a series of three color filter images obtained by the Ralph/Multispectral Visual Imaging Camera aboard New Horizons during the NASA spacecraft's close flyby of Pluto in July 2015. Photo by NASA and JPL The International Astronomical Union (IAU), the internationally recognized authority for naming celestial bodies and their surface features, approved names of 14 surface features on Pluto in August 2017. Image from NASA, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory and Southwest Research Institute An enhanced color mosaic of Pluto taken approximately 15 minutes before New Horizons' closest approach to Pluto. Image by NASA, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory and Southwest Research Institute This image was made just 15 minutes after New Horizons' closest approach to Pluto on July 14, 2015, as the spacecraft looked back at Pluto toward the sun. Photo courtesy fo NASA and JPL The Pluto flyby changed what astronomers thought they knew about that tiny world. Instead of being just a cold rock, Pluto turned out to have ice mountains as tall as the Rockies, strange heart-shaped plains and even signs of possible underground oceans. The mission also gave us our first close-up look at Pluto's largest moon, Charon, which has deep canyons and a huge dark spot at the pole. It was like discovering a whole new world hiding at the edge of our solar system.
Hi Dubai
30-06-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Dubai Chamber of Commerce Highlights Expansion Opportunities in Caucasus, Southeast Asia Regions
Dubai Chamber of Commerce has spotlighted Armenia, Georgia, Malaysia, and Cambodia as key markets for international expansion during its latest 'In Focus' session, drawing over 160 business leaders to explore trade and investment prospects. Held in the presence of top diplomats and Dubai Chambers' leadership, the session offered detailed insights into market entry strategies, investment climates, and sector-specific opportunities across the four countries. The event aligns with Dubai's broader strategy to boost non-oil foreign trade and enhance the global reach of its private sector. Prominent attendees included Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, and ambassadors and consuls general from the featured nations. Their participation underscored the mutual interest in strengthening bilateral trade and economic cooperation. Salem Al Shamsi, Vice President of International Relations at Dubai Chambers, emphasized the importance of leveraging Dubai's position as a global hub to fuel sustainable business growth. He reaffirmed the chamber's role in equipping companies with actionable insights and support for international expansion. The session also introduced Dubai Chamber's broader initiatives, including the 'New Horizons' program, which facilitates trade missions and strategic networking in high-potential markets. Through these efforts, the chamber aims to drive competitive growth for Dubai-based businesses on the world stage. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Mid East Info
28-06-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Dubai Chamber of Commerce highlights promising expansion opportunities for local companies in Caucasus and Southeast Asia regions
Session hosted as part of preparations for chamber's upcoming trade missions to Armenia, Georgia, Malaysia, and Cambodia during H2 2025 • Salem Al Shamsi: 'We remain committed to empowering the local business community to capitalise on promising opportunities in global markets and drive sustainable growth and expansion.' • The event attracted more than 160 participants and highlighted key business, trade, and investment opportunities. Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has successfully hosted its latest 'In Focus' session, providing Dubai-based companies with comprehensive insights on expansion opportunities in Armenia, Georgia, Malaysia, and Cambodia. The event was held in the presence of H.E. Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers; H.E. Giorgi Janjgava, Ambassador of Georgia to the United Arab Emirates; H.E. Sman Manan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Cambodia to Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain; together with H.E. Mohamed Fadly Amri Aliaman, Consul General of Malaysia in Dubai; H.E. Artak Avetisyan, Consul General of the Republic of Armenia in Dubai; and H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers. The event, which attracted more than 160 participants, highlighted key trade and investment opportunities, market entry processes, and effective strategies for achieving sustainable growth in the four target markets. Salem Al Shamsi, Vice President of International Relations at Dubai Chambers, commented: 'We remain committed to empowering the local business community to capitalise on promising opportunities in global markets and achieve sustainable growth and expansion by leveraging Dubai's unique strengths as an international business hub. In doing so, we contribute to enhancing the competitiveness of the private sector and accelerating the growth of the emirate's non-oil foreign trade.' The session featured a detailed presentation outlining Dubai Chamber of Commerce's efforts to support the international expansion of Dubai-based companies, with a particular emphasis on key business opportunities available in Armenia, Georgia, Malaysia, and Cambodia. This was followed by a panel discussion focused on the trade and investment landscapes of the four countries. Dubai Chamber of Commerce's In Focus sessions are designed to provide in-depth market intelligence and tailored recommendations to support companies at every stage of their international expansion journey. This includes timely market insights, practical advice on business setup, and guidance on establishing a presence and forming strategic joint ventures in the targeted countries. These sessions serve as a precursor to the chamber's 'New Horizons' initiative, which offers Dubai-based companies the opportunity to participate in carefully selected trade missions and networking events in priority markets to explore investment prospects and build strategic business partnerships.
Hi Dubai
03-06-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Dubai Chambers Strengthens Thai Ties as Investments Hit $626 Million
Direct Thai investments in Dubai have reached around $626 million over the past five years, according to Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, who reaffirmed the Emirate's growing economic ties with Thailand during a recent trade mission to Southeast Asia. Speaking at the 'Doing Business with Thailand' forum in Bangkok on May 29, Lootah announced the launch of a new Dubai International Chamber office in the Thai capital. The move, part of Dubai Chambers' 'New Horizons' initiative, aims to deepen collaboration with Thailand's private sector and open new avenues for trade and investment. Thailand is already one of Dubai's key trading partners in the ASEAN region. Non-oil trade between the two reached $6.5 billion in 2024, marking a 23% rise from $5.3 billion in 2023. Lootah highlighted this growth as a clear sign of the strengthening economic momentum between the two sides. The opening of the Bangkok office coincided with a broader trade mission involving 20 Emirati companies exploring market opportunities in Thailand. The initiative is part of Dubai Chambers' wider plan to establish 50 international representative offices by 2030 to support the global expansion of UAE businesses and bolster Dubai's position as a commercial hub. Lootah underscored the chamber's commitment to empowering local companies to access international markets, forge strategic partnerships, and contribute to Dubai's long-term economic goals. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Hi Dubai
02-06-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Dubai International Chamber Opens New Office in Thailand to Boost Trade Ties
Dubai International Chamber has opened its 36th international office in Bangkok, reinforcing the emirate's strategic push to deepen economic ties with Thailand and expand Dubai's global trade footprint. The new office, inaugurated during the 'Doing Business with Thailand' forum, will serve as a hub for attracting Thai investments and guiding local businesses into the Dubai market. It is part of the Dubai Global initiative, which aims to position Dubai as a leading destination for foreign companies, talent, and investors. 'The launch of our new office in Bangkok further strengthens Dubai's global connectivity,' said Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers. 'It will unlock new opportunities for Thai companies and support Dubai's role as a gateway for international expansion.' The forum, hosted in Bangkok as part of Dubai Chamber's 'New Horizons' trade mission to Southeast Asia, drew over 470 participants including senior officials and business leaders. The event facilitated 288 bilateral meetings between 20 Dubai-based companies and Thai firms across sectors like food and beverages, electronics, agriculture, and investment. Dubai-Thailand non-oil trade reached AED 23.8 billion in 2024, marking a 23.3% increase from the previous year. Meanwhile, Thai business presence in Dubai continues to rise, with 190 Thai companies registered with Dubai Chamber by the end of 2024 — a 28.4% annual increase. The chamber has identified several high-potential export opportunities from Dubai to Thailand, such as fertilisers, cosmetic products, and aluminium alloys, while investment prospects in Thailand span renewable energy, freight services, and medical tourism. The Bangkok office is expected to play a key role in facilitating strategic business partnerships and accelerating trade growth between the two economies. News Source: Emirates News Agency
