Space

Space42 is the UAE’s leading AI-powered SpaceTech company, pioneering advanced satellite systems and next-generation space solutions. Based in Abu Dhabi, its satellite network spans over 150 countries and reaches more than 80% of the world’s population. Through partnerships with US firms such as Viasat, Microsoft and Esri, Space42 develops AI-enhanced technologies for Earth observation, precision mapping and environmental monitoring, further advancing the UAE’s leadership in the space sector.

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) is the UAE’s leading hub for space science and technology, serving as the incubator for the UAE National Space Program. MBRSC manages major initiatives including the Emirates Mars Mission, UAE Astronaut Program, Emirates Lunar Mission and Rashid Moon rovers. As a cornerstone of the UAE-US space partnership, MBRSC’s collaborations with NASA to develop the Emirates Airlock for the Gateway lunar station and SpaceX to launch new satellites strengthen the UAE’s role in advanced aerospace engineering.

UAE Space Agency is the nation’s official body for space science, research and industry development. It oversees space sector policy, international cooperation and major interplanetary missions, including the Hope Probe to Mars and the upcoming Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt. The agency coordinates key partnerships with US organizations such as NASA and the University of Colorado Boulder, and continues to expand the UAE’s role in international space exploration.

Marlan Space is an emerging UAE-based space technology company specializing in commercial satellite services and space-based data solutions. In partnership with San Francisco-based Loft Orbital, it launched Orbitworks, the Middle East’s first commercial satellite manufacturer. Marlan Space is also working with Loft Orbital to build a UAE-based network of AI-powered satellites for real-time Earth observation.