Orbitworks, the UAE’s satellite manufacturing venture, has unveiled Altair, a constellation of 10 Earth observation satellites that will leverage artificial intelligence. The assembly and integration of these satellites will take place in Abu Dhabi, with production expected to begin in the second half of 2025. The satellites are scheduled for launch in 2026, aimed at...
Abu Dhabi’s Space42 is preparing to establish the Middle East and North Africa’s (MENA) first earth observation satellite manufacturing hub. This initiative follows the opening of the region’s first High Altitude Platform Stations manufacturing center by its subsidiary, Mira Aerospace, in Abu Dhabi. These efforts are part of a broader plan to enhance the UAE’s...
Astronomers from the UAE have played a crucial role in confirming the discovery of Comet SWAN25F. On April 5, 2025, the Al-Khatim Astronomical Observatory in Abu Dhabi captured images of the comet, which is still undergoing the confirmation process. The observations made by the UAE astronomers will assist in accurately determining the comet’s orbit. The...
The UAE’s first Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite, named Etihad-SAT, was successfully launched today aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. This milestone event took place at the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, marking a significant step forward for the UAE’s space ambitions. The launch, originally scheduled for 10:39 am, was slightly delayed and took place...
The UAE’s Etihad-SAT is scheduled to launch on March 15, Saturday, at 10:39 a.m. (UAE time) from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, utilizing SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. This satellite marks a significant milestone as the first Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite developed by the UAE, created in partnership with South Korea’s Satrec Initiative....
The United Arab Emirates is preparing for the launch of its latest radar satellite, Etihad-Sat, scheduled for March 15 aboard a SpaceX rocket. This satellite is expected to significantly enhance the country’s Earth observation capabilities and contribute to various sectors, including environmental monitoring and disaster management. The launch marks another milestone in the UAE’s growing...
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...