Space42 and Hisdesat Form UAE–Spain Partnership for Next-Gen Satellite Services
Space42 has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hisdesat Servicios Estratégicos, Spain’s government satellite operator, to explore joint commercial…
Space42 has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hisdesat Servicios Estratégicos, Spain’s government satellite operator, to explore joint commercial…
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.
Space42’s shipment of three UAE-integrated SAR satellites marks a historic step in the nation’s space manufacturing capability, advancing sovereign innovation, Earth Observation, and AI-driven geospatial intelligence.
The UAE’s Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) successfully launched MBZ-SAT, the region’s most advanced satellite. Developed by Emirati engineers, the satellite boasts cutting-edge technology for Earth observation. This achievement marks a significant step in the UAE’s space exploration goals and its growing capabilities in global space technology.