Space42, a UAE-based SpaceTech company, has announced a partnership with FADA, an entity of the EDGE Group that focuses on enhancing the UAE’s geospatial analytics capabilities. This collaboration is valued at AED 378 million ($102.91 million) and aims to improve the country’s Earth Observation (EO) downstream capabilities across various sectors over the next five years

The agreement will leverage data from Space42’s Foresight Constellation of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites, which were initially launched in August 2024 and expanded in January 2025. Space42 and FADA plan to collaborate closely with several government agencies to further enhance their platform capabilities in the coming years.

Hasan Al Hosani, CEO of Bayanat Smart Solutions at Space42, emphasized that this strategic partnership with FADA will enable the company to deliver high-quality geospatial insights that enhance national capabilities and operational efficiency. He stated that the collaboration will significantly elevate the capabilities of their Earth Observation technologies and will contribute to the UAE’s strategic objectives in data-driven decision-making. By utilizing advanced analytics and multi-source geospatial data, they aim to provide unmatched insights that will add substantial value to government entities.

Waleid Al Mesmari, President of Space & Cyber Technologies at EDGE, noted that this partnership represents a major milestone in advancing Earth Observation technology within the region. He pointed out that with the establishment of FADA, EDGE’s new space company, they are reinforcing their commitment to pioneering advanced technologies and enhancing national capabilities. Al Mesmari added that FADA’s mission to develop sovereign space solutions and foster innovation in satellite systems aligns perfectly with this collaboration, setting a new benchmark in geospatial capabilities to support a safer and more sustainable future for the UAE and beyond.