Space42 is a UAE-based, AI-powered SpaceTech company established in 2024, integrating satellite communications, geospatial analytics, and artificial intelligence. It has two business units: Yahsat Space Services and Bayanat Smart Solutions. Space42 focuses on satellite operations, geospatial data processing, and AI-driven solutions, with major shareholders including G42, Mubadala, and IHC.
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Space42 has officially rolled out global service on its mobile communications satellite Thuraya-4 (T4-NGS).
The Bandwagon-4 mission included three synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites for Space42 through a collaboration with Iceye.
Space42 is preparing to launch three new Synthetic Aperture Radar satellites aboard SpaceX’s Bandwagon-4 mission.
Space42 owns the Thuraya satellite system.
Various organizations, including Japan's Solafune and UAE's Space42, are also working on utilizing satellite data to address social issues, highlighting Africa's importance as a site for satellite data utilization verification.
Viasat has announced a joint venture with Abu Dhabi-based Space42 for a Direct-to-Device constellation in a new low Earth orbit project called Equatys.
Space42 is establishing a dedicated manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi to expand the Foresight constellation's capabilities.
Space42 is preparing for commercial operations of the Thuraya-4 satellite, which will provide Direct-to-Device connectivity services through a joint venture with Viasat.
Space42 aims to provide seamless satellite direct communication to billions of users worldwide through its Equatys platform.
Space42 served as the official partner of the UAE Pavilion at the 2025 World Expo.
Space42 is the first AI-driven space tech company established in the UAE, founded in 2024 from the merger of Bayanat and Yahsat.
Space42 combines satellite communications and Earth observation with advanced AI to enhance communities and economies on Earth.
Space42 plans to launch a new synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite in late 2023 as part of the Foresight Earth observation satellite series.
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between Space42 and e& UAE to develop, test, and deploy Vehicle-to-Everything technologies in the UAE.
The partnership will combine Space42’s Sovereign Mobility Cloud with e& UAE’s 5.5G and secure communication protocols.
Space42 and e& UAE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop, test, and deploy Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technologies.
Viasat announced its collaboration with Space42, a UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company, to form Equatys for enabling global direct-to-device services.
Space42 and Korea-based Autonomous A2Z signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish an Abu Dhabi-based joint venture.
The collaboration between Space42 and Autonomous A2Z aims to support the UAE’s national vision for smart and autonomous mobility.
The UAE’s e& network will enable users to connect to satellite internet via standard smartphones following an agreement with Space42.