The Journal of Space Commerce

The Journal of Space Commerce

First Middle East Earth Observation Satellite Manufacturing Hub Funded

Abu Dhabi Investment Office Partners with Space42 to Launch the Project

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Tom Patton
May 23, 2025
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The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has announced the launch of the Middle East’s first dedicated commercial Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite manufacturing facility. The project is delivered in partnership with Space42, the UAE’s AI-powered space technology company with global reach. The facility, to be named Space42 Space Systems, will local…

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