Etlaq Spaceport and ABL Space Systems Sign Key MoU
MUSCAT: In a significant development for Oman’s developing space sector, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) facilitated the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Etlaq Spaceport and the US-based satellite launch company, ABL Space Systems. The ceremony was graced…
Orbital EOS Participates in an EMSA Project for Search, Rescue, and Environmental Control
The Valencia-based company Orbital EOS has joined a consortium along with the Environmental Hydraulics Institute of the University of Cantabria (IHCantabria), which will lead the contract, Inteco Astur, and the Institute of Marine Sciences (ICM) of the Spanish National Research…
Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF) Welcomes Latest Cohort of Innovators to Join its Innovation Accelerator Program
Dubai, UAE – 05 June 2024: Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF), an initiative launched by the UAE Ministry of Finance to support innovation in the UAE, has announced the selection of entrepreneurs for Cohort 8 of its Innovation Accelerator…
Bahrain to Host Sixth Edition of International Space Forum: A Diplomatic and Economic Milestone
The National Space Science Authority (NSSA) of Bahrain, in cooperation with the Italian Space Agency and the International Astronautical Federation, has announced that it will host the sixth edition of the International Space Forum (ISF) on July 2-3, 2024. This…
UAE Space Agency and INNOSPACE Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Enhance Space Commercialization Efforts
The UAE Space Agency and INNOSPACE, a South Korean private spaceflight startup specializing in small satellite launch vehicles, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to bolster cooperation in space commercialization. The signing ceremony took place in Seoul on May…
MBRIF and AzurX Forge Strategic Partnership to Propel Innovation in the Space Sector
Dubai, UAE – May 30th, 2024 – Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF), an initiative launched by the UAE Ministry of Finance to support innovation in the UAE, has announced a strategic partnership with AzurX, a leading private space and satellite…
PIF launches Neo Space Group (NSG) to boost Saudi Arabia’s satellite and space industries
RIYADH, 27 May 2024 – PIF today announced the establishment of the Neo Space Group (NSG), a wholly owned PIF company that will become a national champion in the satellite and space sector. NSG will enhance the space and satellite…
Flat6Labs Announces Investment in SARsatX, Space Tech Startup in KSA and UAE
Flat6Labs, the leading seed and early-stage venture capital firm in the MENA region, has announced its investment in SARsatX, a promising Space Tech startup based in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. SARsatX is a standout participant in Cycle…
Pioneering the Future: Dr Miroslav Rozloznik on Hydronaut Project’s Innovations in Space and Underwater Research
In this interview, we are speaking with Miroslav, the driving force behind the Hydronaut Project, which is at the forefront of innovative space and underwater research, leveraging unique technologies to enhance human spaceflight and marine environment studies. As the GCC…
Gulf Cooperation Council Unites for Space Exploration: Workshop Highlights Regional Collaboration
The General Secretariat of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf recently organized a pivotal workshop titled “Cooperation in the Field of Space,” aimed at fostering collaboration among Gulf nations in space exploration and development. The workshop,…