UAE launches first homegrown satellite and plans to sell it to the West
The National · 28 Jun 2026

UAE launches first homegrown satellite and plans to sell it to the West

A satellite built entirely in the UAE is about to leave for space. When it does, it will mark a turning point that has been decades in the making. This autumn, Orbitworks will send the Altair satellite to a launch site in California, beginning a journey that will take it 500km into orbit, where it w


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The UAE is set to launch its first entirely homegrown satellite, Altair, marking a significant milestone in its space ambitions. This development highlights the country's growing technological capabilities and its intention to engage with Western markets.


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