Satellite/Comms

As part of the delegation, Sheikh Hasher Bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, Director General of Dubai Department of Information, visited the RSCC stand during the event.

UAE Space Director-General meets four space agencies at IAC 2021

During the four meetings, the UAE Space Agency provided an update on the latest achievements from the Emirates Mars Missions Hope Probe.

YahClick signs pan-African agreement with iSat Africa

YahClick will offer high-speed broadband solutions to remote locations.

Arab Dialogue for Space Cooperation concludes in Dubai

Arab Space Cooperation Group has elected Salem Butti Al Qubaisi as its President.

UNOOSA and MBRSC sign MoU for satellite payload hosting

The Payload Hosting Initiative will also act as a platform for new countries to enter space through cooperation with the UAE.

Yahsat calls for action to address space debris crisis

An increasing amount of space debris is endangering satellites and other missions.

MBRSC and Airbus to collaborate on Emirates Lunar Mission

The AI-equipped lunar rover named Rashid will be sent to the moon next year with the aid of iSpaces Lunar Lander.

Viasat expands global presence with new office in Dubai

Now with a presence in Dubai, the company will be able to expand its relationship with MBRSC.

SpaceX to launch UAE imaging satellite MBZ-SAT

The UAE will launch its MBZ SAT imaging satellite on a Falcon 9 rideshare mission in 2023 or at the beginning of 2024.

EXCLUSIVE: Arabsat and Hoshan Group ink deal at CABSAT

The announcement was made by Arabsat CEO Dr. Badr bin Nasser Al-Suwaidan and Hoshan Group COO Mohamed Mahfouz at the Arabsat stand at CABSAT in Dubai.

Israel Aerospace Industries announces new small GEO satellite bus

MCS will use the technology that IAI is developing for its communications satellite, Dror-1.

UNOOSA and Airbus select African team to fly free on International Space Station

This is the first time the UN has selected a winner for an opportunity to access space in partnership with a private sector company.

Neom Tech signs $200m satellite network deal with OneWeb

The middle east nation is building up the Neom region in the northwest part of the country as a living lab that will focus on the development of the latest...

Saudi Space Commission becomes member of International Astronautical Federation

The Saudi Space Commission has become a member of IAF to enhance the Kingdoms stature globally in the space sector.

Telesat appoints Glenn Katz as Chief Commercial Officer

In addition, Tom Eaton, previously Telesats vice president of International Sales, is moving to the role of president of Telesat Government Solutions.

ST Engineering iDirect partners with XipLink to service Europe and Africa

The feature will ensure the highest levels of security on SatHaul-XE solution without compromising acceleration and optimisation, with the first deployment by satellite operator Turksat.

MBRSC signs MoU with Thales Alenia Space and ALTEC

The development of interplanetary missions, advanced terrestrial analogy systems, and higher education activities dedicated to space exploration are some of the areas of cooperation.

Nilesat and TVU Networks expand partnership and transmission service in Africa

Nilesat customers throughout the African continent will benefit from TVU Networks' IP contribution and delivery solution.

SpaceBridge delivers Spot Beams HTS and Ka-band broadband satellite network to SCT

It offers services over the Arabsat HTS-Ka satellite to transmit real-time application data over satellite.

Ukrainian broadcaster Zeonbud opts for Eutelsat 9B satellite

Eutelsat 9B sits at 9 degrees East orbital location and has regional footprints in Germany, Greece, Italy, and the Nordics with the Baltics and Ukraine.

EnduroSat signs launch contract with Isar Aerospace

Isar Aerospace is gearing up for its first test flight in 2022 from the launch site Andøya Space in Norway.

Integrasys collaborates with Capanet Communications

The strategic partnership between Integrasys and Capanet aims to create a unified and comprehensive solution that reduces business costs.

STN delivers services with less energy consumption

The STN team will be at CABSAT to discuss the services it offers to MENA clients.

SpaceBridge partners with XipLink to provide satellite backhaul

SpaceBridge will showcase its satellite backhaul solution at CABSAT 2021.

Telecom Egypt obtains $500m syndicated loan

October 25, 2021

The banks involved in the transaction include First Abu Dhabi Bank, Mashreq Bank, Bank of Jordan, and the Arab Bank of Bahrain.

International Astronautical Congress kicks off today at Dubai World Trade Centre

October 25, 2021

For the first time, the IAC will open its doors to the global space community in an Arab country since its establishment in 1950.

Intelsat CEO to retire after financial restructuring

Intelsat has hired executive search firm Egon Zehnder to find a new CEO.

Lockheed Martin, Nanoracks and Voyager partner on commercial space station project

Nanoracks will be the prime contractor with Voyager handling strategy and investment and Lockheed serving as the manufacturer and technical integrator.

NGSO spotlight: How MENA will fuel downstream satcom market growth

With countries like KSA and the UAE investing heavily in industry 4.0 national space programmes, energy and smart cities, there will be great demand and opportunities within the NGSO sector,...

UAE to bolster space collaboration with Hungary and Estonia

UAE Space Agency is looking at greater collaboration in all space-related fields with Hungary and Estonia.

Gazprom back at CABSAT to promote satellite capacity

GSS will speak about its five satellites, which operate at a significant geostationary orbit arc segment.

Ariane 5 rocket launches SES-17 satellite

Intended to serve the Americas, the satellite is designed to accelerate digital inclusion programmes in the region.

Mubadala to host Global Aerospace Summit in 2022

October 23, 2021

The summit will gather top decision makers to shape the future of the industry in an increasingly digitised world.

BSNL gets license to operate Inmarsat GX Broadband in India

October 23, 2021

Inmarsat is launching a further seven GX satellites, including its next-generation GX satellites, over the next three years.

ETL Systems to showcase 1U Genus modular chassis at CABSAT 2021

October 23, 2021

The company will be exhibiting the latest RF distribution product at the event.

ViaLite upgrades ODE-C enclosure with new design

October 22, 2021

Additionally, the company offers a fan assembly option that helps to reduce temperature of the RF over fibre modules.

Integrasys innovates with monthly plans in SaaS models

October 22, 2021

Integrasys to demonstrate cloud-based Beam Budget and other technologies at CABSAT 2021.

Rodolphe Belmer to step down as Eutelsat CEO

October 21, 2021

Belmer, who has been CEO of Eutelsat since March 2016, will remain at the helm until early 2022.

SatADSL neXat platform to redefine hub services

October 21, 2021

In addition to demonstrating the neXat platform, SatADSL plans to announce a major collaboration with a regional partner at CABSAT.

France to strengthen cooperation with UAE by bringing 13 companies to IAC 2021

October 20, 2021

IAC 2021 will provide an opportunity for participating organisations to highlight their experience, contributions and innovations in the space sector to attendees and representatives of international agencies.

Azercosmos celebrates 10th anniversary, plans further expansion in MENA region

October 20, 2021

The company will discuss its accomplishments over the last 10 years at CABSAT.

Kleos Space signs contract with ISISPACE and Spaceflight Inc

October 20, 2021

Kleos Space has plans for as many as 20 clusters of satellites, designed to detect and geolocate RF transmissions for applications ranging from combating piracy and people smuggling to illegal...

Israel Aerospace Industries to showcase space tech at International Astronautical Congress

October 19, 2021

IAI will present its advanced observation satellite systems, a new communication satellite, and the Beresheet lunar lander.

Kepler Communications wins European Space Agency contract

October 19, 2021

As part of the contract, Kepler will deliver hardware terminals to the ESA and other third parties participating in the programme.

Keeping the world connected

by Vijaya Cherian

October 19, 2021

Texas-headquartered AST SpaceMobile, the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly through standard mobile phones, is turning its attention to the GCC and MENA region....

Integrasys appoints new Vice President of Global Sales

Kemper has a track record of developing business, go-to-market strategies and negotiating deals within the industry.

MBRSC launches Space Ventures for startups

The initiative aims to create a thriving space technology ecosystem, and an innovative and synergetic public-private partnership model for the UAEs space sector.

NASA launches robotic archaeologist Lucy on 12-year mission to Trojan asteroids

The spacecraft is named after the Lucy fossil of a human ancestor found in Ethiopia in 1974.

Twitter lights up with Mars images by Hope Probe

After downloading the data from the EXI system, enthusiasts have been processing their own images of Mars using the high-resolution output from the instrument.

UAE’s ambitious moves to conquer the next frontier

October 17, 2021

The UAE recognises the broader potential of space beyond science and technology opportunities.

EgSA honours artists as ambassadors for space initiative

October 17, 2021

The initiatives aim to create awareness and instil space culture in the youth.

Inmarsat appoints Ben Palmer as President of Maritime Business Unit

October 16, 2021

Palmer has replaced Ronald Spithout, who has led its Maritime business unit since 2014.

OneWeb launches 36 satellites from Vostochny

October 15, 2021

OneWeb has now launched over half of its LEO satellite fleet that will deliver high-speed, low-latency global connectivity.

UAE Media Office discusses investment opportunities in space projects at virtual session

October 15, 2021

The session, which was moderated by Dubai TV presenter Mohammed Al-Kaabi, revealed significant details about the new Emirati space mission.

NGSO market to propel $300+bn revenues between 2021-2035: Orbofleet

October 14, 2021

According to the report, NGSO capacity in Tbps for businesses signifies a fourfold increase in demand from 2021 to 2035.

Kenya Space Agency signs MoU with National Museums of Kenya

October 14, 2021

A Project Management Team will review and evaluate the MoU's implementation status.

Huawei appoints Frank Dai as President of Huawei Cloud Middle East

October 13, 2021

The cloud division aims to provide public cloud services in the region, including optimal latency.

Salem Butti Salem Al Qubaisi joins UAE Space Agency as Director-General

October 13, 2021

Al Qubaisi has vast experience of more than 20 years in the fields of military aviation and defence.

Viasat launches direct service for business aviation