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UAE Soars to New Heights with the Launch of Three Satellites

The United Arab Emirates continues to solidify its position as a global leader in space exploration and innovation with the launch of three groundbreaking satellites, each representing a milestone in scientific advancement and international collaboration. HCT-SAT1: A Student-Led Milestone The…

NEO SPACE GROUP WELCOMES MARK DICKINSON AS CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER (CTO)

Riyadh – January 13, 2025: Neo Space Group (NSG), a PIF company and Saudi Arabia’s leading provider of commercial space services, proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Mark Dickinson as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With over 25 years of expertise…

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 Pioneering Space Exploration in the Gulf

Saudi Arabia is rapidly emerging as a formidable player in space exploration within the Arabian Gulf region, driven by its ambitious Vision 2030 initiative. This comprehensive plan, launched in 2016, aims to diversify the Kingdom’s economy by investing heavily in…

WTA Certification Program Announces Tier 4 Certification of Es’hailSat’s Al Ghuwayriyah (Doha) Teleport, Marking the Middle East’s 6th Certified Teleport

Doha, 5th January 2025 Es’hailSat – Qatar Satellite Company together with World Teleport Association (WTA) today announced that Es’hailSat has achieved Tier 4 certification of its Al Ghuwayriyah (Doha, Qatar) Teleport under WTA’s Teleport Certification Program. The Al Ghuwayriyah certification marks…

Gulfsat Communications signs up for transponder services on Es’hail-1 with Es’hailSat

New Agreement provides transponder capacity on Es’hail-1 to Gulfsat for VSAT and high-speed connectivity to MENA Doha, 24 th December 2024 – Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, is proud to announce that Gulfsat Communications has availed of satellite transponder capacity…

How Space Technologies Revolutionize the Agriculture Industry

Agriculture has always been a cornerstone of human civilization, providing the food and resources necessary for our survival. However, as the global population grows and climate change challenges traditional farming practices, the agriculture industry must innovate to remain sustainable. We…

Oman Successfully Completes Historic Rocket Launch

Oman completed a much-anticipated test flight of a high-altitude rocket on Thursday, marking a significant step forward for the Middle East’s expanding space ambitions. The landmark launch from the under-construction Etlaq Spaceport in southern Duqm had originally been scheduled for…

Neo Space Group to Acquire UP42 Earth Observation Platform from Airbus

Neo Space Group (NSG), a Public Investment Fund (PIF)-owned company and Saudi Arabia’s leading commercial space services provider, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Airbus Defence and Space’s UP42, a next-generation Earth observation digital platform. The acquisition is subject…

Bahrain’s NSSA and BRS Labs Partner to Boost Space Science Education

In a significant step toward advancing STEM education, Bahrain’s National Space Science Agency (NSSA) has signed a partnership agreement with BRS Labs to deliver online training in space sciences for young students. The agreement, formalized at the Bahrain International Airshow…