UAE’s Space42 and EDGE Form Strategic Alliance to Build Sovereign Satcom Manufacturing Ecosystem

Space42 and EDGE have formed a sovereign Satcom manufacturing alliance to strengthen the UAE’s secure satellite communications ecosystem. By combining Space42’s satellite and manufacturing capabilities with EDGE’s secure communication technologies and cryptography, the partnership advances national space strategy and positions the UAE as a global leader in secure Satcom innovation.

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UAE Marks 25 Years Since Launch of Its First Satellite

The UAE commemorates the 25th anniversary of Thuraya 1, its first satellite and the Middle East’s first telecom satellite. Launched in 2000, the mission catalyzed the UAE’s transformation into a global space leader. Over two decades, the nation has evolved from space technology importer to developer, investing Dh44 billion to build a thriving commercial ecosystem now spanning communications, Earth observation, Mars, lunar, and asteroid missions.

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Space42’s Ali Al Hashemi Elected Chairman of Global Satellite Operators Association

Ali Al Hashemi, CEO of Space Services at Space42, has been elected Chairman of the Global Satellite Operators Association, becoming the first Emirati to hold the role. With over 20 years of experience, he brings proven leadership in satellite communications, advancing global collaboration while reinforcing the UAE’s growing influence in the space sector.

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