Middle East

The UAE’s Hope probe, also known as the Emirates Mars Mission (EMM), is expected to ship to Japan ahead of schedule so that essential engineering personnel can be ready to prepare the spacecraft for its planned July 2020 launch, according to an official from the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC).

Yahsat Government Solutions (YGS), one of the leading providers of secure satellite communications for militaries and governments in the Middle East, is looking to use its L-band satellite communications service to expand its offering to government and military clients.

The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has announced the shortlist of 10 Emiratis out of over 100 applicants for the UAE Analog Mission#1, as part of the Scientific International Research in Unique Terrestrial Station (SIRIUS 20/21), an eight-month analog mission conducted at the NEK ground-based analogue facility in Moscow, Russia.

The UAE Space Agency, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi-based global innovation hub Krypto Labs, announced on 9 April 2020 that it would be kicking off its virtual programmes as part of the Global Space Industry Accelerator (GSIA) initiative.

Thuraya, the mobile satellite services subsidiary of the UAE-based global satellite company, Yahsat, announced on 9 April 2020 that Thuraya MarineStar, its best in class, affordable maritime voice solution with advanced two-way tracking and monitoring capabilities is a bestseller, especially in the Asian maritime markets.

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AXESS Networks (AXESS), a global leader of satellite-based communications solutions, announced on 31 March 2020 that it will further strengthen its market presence in the Middle East:

Thuraya, the Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) subsidiary of the UAE-based global satellite company, Yahsat, announced on 31 March 2020 that it has welcomed the launch of the COVID-19 Global Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP), announced by the United Nations Secretary-General on 25 March.

The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) announced that it is extending the registration deadline for the second batch of the UAE Astronaut Programme to 1 May 2020, to find the next two Emirati astronauts who will join the UAE's astronaut corps and further the country's ambition for crewed space exploration.

Global mobile satellite communications firm Inmarsat announced on 18 February 2020 that it will bring its world-leading maritime, aviation, and enterprise connectivity solutions to customers based in Saudi Arabia through new partner agreements.