What Happened
Abu Dhabi-Based Orbitworks Achieves Historic Milestone In Space Sector
The United Arab Emirates has achieved a major milestone in its space program with the launch of its first commercially built satellite, Altair-1. Developed by Abu Dhabi-based Orbitworks, the satellite was launched from California aboard a SpaceX rideshare mission and has already begun operations. The Altair-1 is the first of a planned ten-satellite constellation designed to provide high-tech Earth observation capabilities, supporting disaster response, maritime surveillance, and national security applications. This development was first reported by The National.