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…
Software Powers the Space Age: Exploring Solutions for Security, Operations and Analysis
The vast expanse of space may seem like a realm of pure physics and engineering, but behind the scenes, sophisticated software plays a critical role in every aspect of space exploration. From ensuring the security of interconnected space networks to…
Saudi Arabia and Brazil Strengthen Bilateral Partnership in Space Exploration
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the Saudi Space Agency (SSA), and the Federative Republic of Brazil, represented by the Brazilian Space Agency, have formalized an agreement to strengthen their collaboration in the peaceful exploration and utilization of outer…
Space Intelligence Receives Investment from AzurX Space Ventures and Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) to Build Global, Audit-Grade Nature Mapping Dataset
EDINBURGH, Scotland, Aug. 21, 2024 — Space Intelligence, a provider of high-accuracy nature mapping derived from satellite data, announced today that it has raised Series A funding. The round was led by new investors AzurX Space Ventures (ASV) with participation…
Navigating the Legal Frontier of Space Tourism: Regulations, Risks, and Opportunities
As the possibility of space tourism becomes more tangible, the legal landscape governing such ventures is coming sharply into focus. The prospect of civilians journeying beyond Earth’s atmosphere for leisure or exploration purposes raises a plethora of legal considerations, ranging…
A Snapshot of Oman’s Evolving Space Industry: Developing a Robust Space Ecosystem
The Sultanate of Oman is on a transformative path with its long-term development strategy, Oman Vision 2040, aiming to diversify national income sources and reduce dependence on oil and gas exports. At the forefront of this economic renaissance is the…