Space Magazine Launched for Kids
March 16, 2016 Consumer Magazines
A magazine to teach children about space has been launched by The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre in Dubai.
Red Planet aims to present space science to seven to 14 years-olds in a fun, interactive and simple way through facts, entertaining information and science fiction stories.
Managing Editor, Mona Al Qemzi, said: "MBRSC has a long term planned strategy that aims to build a future generation in science in general and space specifically, to have future scientists and specialists who will continue our journey in space and advanced technology.”
The first issue of the bi-monthly Arabic magazine includes a fictional story about Jassem and Hessa, an Emirati brother and sister enthused by space, and an adventure featuring an Emirati astronaut who gets lost in a meteor storm.
Also featured is a story about the risks and challenges faced by the first men on the moon aboard Apollo 11, as well as facts about the universe, planets, galaxies, the life of astronauts in space, the secrets of Mars, and scientific details of the Hope Probe journey to explore the Martian atmosphere.
Al Qemzi, who is also Managing Editor of the centre’s Majarat magazine, added: “Based on the successful experience in launching Majarat magazine, which offers scientific knowledge and information about space and advanced techniques for college students and specialists, we decided to target the age groups between seven and 14 years-old in order to instil in them a love of reading and a passion for space and science."
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