Space42 has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hisdesat Servicios Estratégicos, Spain’s government satellite operator, to explore joint commercial opportunities in Earth Observation and satellite communications. The partnership reinforces deepening space cooperation between the UAE and Spain, establishing a framework for technology integration, shared market development, and the co-creation of next-generation space services.
The agreement brings together Space42’s AI-enabled satellite infrastructure and Hisdesat’s secure communications expertise to enhance service offerings for government, defence, and commercial sectors. Space42 CEO Ali Al Hashemi said the partnership underscores the company’s ambition to serve as a “bridge between nations” and to expand access to premium geospatial data. He added that combining capabilities will accelerate the development of advanced satellite services that strengthen global resilience.
Hisdesat CEO Miguel Ángel García Primo emphasized the importance of the UAE as a growing strategic market, noting that the agreement supports the international expansion of Spain’s government satellite capabilities and reinforces shared goals for innovation and secure connectivity.
Under the MoU, both companies will explore cooperation in three priority areas: Earth Observation, wideband SATCOM, and narrowband SATCOM. The partnership aligns with broader UAE–Spain collaborations in space, climate monitoring, and high-security communications. Space42 already has a footprint in Europe through AI and geospatial analytics projects in Spain, including environmental monitoring, maritime awareness, and smart mobility solutions.
