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Neo Space Group finalises UP42 acquisition from Airbus Defence and Space

The acquisition strengthens NSG's global geospatial capabilities, accelerating UP42's growth and innovation for customers and partners worldwide.

The UAE’s Role in the Next Era of Satellite Intelligence

by Staff Reporter

May 13, 2025

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The impact of public-private collaborations, advancements in satellite data usage, and the UAE's drive to lead in space intelligence and sustainable development.

National Space Academy opens registration for second space training cohort

by Staff Reporter

April 29, 2025

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The 10-week programme is open to UAE nationals working in both public and private sectors, academic researchers in EO or related fields, and graduates with backgrounds in STEM, programming or ...

UAE launches first SAR satellite Etihad-SAT

by Staff Reporter

March 17, 2025

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The satellite, weighing 220kg, was launched into space aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

Space42 reports strong financial performance

by Staff Reporter

February 27, 2025

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Revenue fell 19% year-on-year to $629m, mainly due to temporary delays in a major Bayanat Smart Solutions programme and the Thuraya-3 service anomaly at Yahsat Space Services.

Space42 and FADA sign $102.9m deal to boost UAE’s EO capabilities

by Staff Reporter

February 19, 2025

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The contract between Space42s Bayanat Smart Solutions and EDGEs FADA will enhance the nations geospatial capabilities over the next five years.

Space42 and EDGE partner to advance UAE space technology

by Staff Reporter

February 17, 2025

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The joint venture will create a dedicated hub to manufacture, deploy, and operate sovereign EO space missions and establish a competitive commercial EO programmes.

Measat and SPACESAIL sign MoU to advance LEO satellite connectivity

by Staff Reporter

February 10, 2025

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The companies also plan to conduct a joint rain fade study on Q/V-band high frequency transmission.

Government space investments hit $135bn in 2024: Novaspace

by Staff Reporter

January 16, 2025

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Defence spending has driven government space budgets to historic highs.

Pixxel launches first three satellites of Firefly constellation

by Staff Reporter

January 15, 2025

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The Fireflies deliver critical data and analysis to industries worldwide to make informed decisions for addressing global challenges, improving resource management and driving climate action.

How smallsats and AI are shaping the future of space investment

by Staff Reporter

September 30, 2024

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AI is transforming nearly every sector, including the smallsat industry.

Saudi Arabia shoots for the stars with NSG

by Vijaya Cherian

September 23, 2024

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In May 2024, Saudi Arabias Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced the launch of Neo Space Group (NSG), an entity tasked with developing the Kingdoms local capabilities and boosting its position ...

NASA selects companies for Commercial SmallSat services award

by Staff Reporter

September 10, 2024

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Many of these companies have participated in the commercial smallsat data programme and remain actively involved.

Neo Space Group wins permit to provide Earth-Observation services in KSA

by Staff Reporter

July 25, 2024

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This service aims to create an enabling environment for the private sector to establish and develop EO services and emerging businesses.

Azercosmos ties with DynaSys Networks to enhance IoT capabilities

by Staff Reporter

July 13, 2024

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This collaboration between Azercosmos and DynaSys also encompasses applications in Earth Observation.

Earth Observation satellites market set to triple by 2033: Novaspace

by Staff Reporter

July 12, 2024

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The firm has predicted 5,401 Earth Observation satellites will be launched between 2024 and 2033.

Eutelsat Group invests in Seraphim Space’s second VC fund

by Staff Reporter

June 19, 2024

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Eutelsat Group and Seraphim will support the development of advanced capabilities to meet the growing market demand for global connectivity, Earth observation, and advanced data services.

Unlocking AI in Space

by Staff Reporter

June 3, 2024

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As the space race hots up, AI technologies are providing both competitive advantages and pathways to innovation, says Keith J Fernandez. We explore the role of AI in the satellite ...

BAE Systems to build atmospheric composition instrument for NASA

by Staff Reporter

May 3, 2024

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ACX is the second instrument BAE Systems has been contracted to develop for the GeoXO mission to support environmental monitoring.

Thales signs multi-satellite contract with PT Len Industri

by Staff Reporter

December 7, 2023

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A state-of-the-art constellation of flexible Earth observation satellites under a common ground platform for defense use in Indonesia.

Bayanat and Yahsat expand Earth observation space programme

by Staff Reporter

November 15, 2023

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Bayanat, Yahsat, and ICEYE have broaden SAR satellite fleet to include seven spacecraft encompassing the Middle East.

Ground segment market to reach $80bn by 2032: Euroconsult

by Staff Reporter

November 7, 2023

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The space ground segment ecosystem is undergoing significant transformation and expansion in response to address the changing needs of satcom and Earth observation.

AstroAgency and AzurX to develop Gulf-UK ‘Space Channel’

by Staff Reporter

September 14, 2023

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AzurX will now help organisations in the UAE and Bahrain connect with UK-based companies so they can team up on space projects.

NPL and RAL Space partner on new test facility for small satellites

by Staff Reporter

July 25, 2023

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The facility will specialise in instrument calibration and characterisation, helping to ensure the required performance for both full satellite payloads and components.

Bayanat, Yahsat and ICEYE announce space programme

by Staff Reporter

May 17, 2023

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The programme aims to develop a constellation of five LEO SAR satellites with the first satellite scheduled for launch in Q1 2024.

BlackSky, Inmarsat and Addvalue accelerate EO with IDRS

by Staff Reporter

February 21, 2023

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Addvalue has designed a new Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite antenna system that allows full communications coverage when satellites are not in view of a ground station.

Yahsat collaborates with MBRSC

by Staff Reporter

February 15, 2023

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The agreement will expand Yahsats solutions-based offerings to include remote sensing data and imagery to key clients in-line with targeted areas of growth.

Open Cosmos receives Earth Observation images from MENUT

by Staff Reporter

February 10, 2023

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MENUT is a six-unit CubeSat weighing less than 10 kg, with a mission to observe Earth in order to improve spatial planning and help understand the effects of the climate ...

Algeria signs space cooperation deal with Italy

by Staff Reporter

January 25, 2023

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MoU aims to establish a cooperation framework in space exploration, Earth observation, space technology, and training.

MBRSC signs three new agreements with CNES

by Staff Reporter

July 20, 2022

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MBRSC and CNES have signed a letter of intent regarding human spaceflight activities and Earth observation.

Satellogic to go public in SPAC with $850m valuation

by Staff Reporter

July 7, 2021

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The transaction is expected to allow Satellogic to scale its constellation, with the goal of reaching 300+ satellites by 2025.

Addvalue’s IDRS receives the green signal

by Staff Reporter

January 24, 2021

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A test campaign was done by the EO-ALERT consortium independently to demonstrate and validate the EO-ALERT concept together with modelling the IDRS link in flight.

Satellite-based earth observation market to reach $4.4bn by 2025: ResearchAndMarkets

by Staff Reporter

November 29, 2020

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North America is anticipated to dominate the market studied, during the forecast period, due to the highest number of ongoing research studies and investments in the market.

Satellite data to generate downstream value of $20.7bn by 2029: NSR

by Staff Reporter

November 25, 2020

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The revenue generated from various applications developed using earth observation satellite imagery is expected to grow to nearly $2.2bn by 2029.

Rocket Lab successfully launches 10 satellites in 15th mission

by Staff Reporter

November 2, 2020

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The Electron launch vehicle successfully deployed the satellites to a 500-km circular orbit, bringing the total number of payloads deployed by Rocket Lab to 65.

UAE celebrates 11th launch anniversary of DubaiSat-1

by Staff Reporter

July 29, 2020

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DubaiSat-1, an Earth Observation (EO) satellite, was used to compile and publish the UAEs first atlas built entirely by a team of Emirati cartographers, engineers and researchers.