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United Arab Emirates (UAE) Space Agency

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Space Agency, established in 2014, is a government agency responsible for developing and regulating the UAE's space sector. It focuses on national and regional space exploration, investing in research and development, and fostering international partnerships. The agency is involved in ambitious missions like the Emirates Mars Mission and the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt, and works to promote STEM education and develop space technologies for terrestrial uses. Key partners include NASA, with whom the UAE is collaborating on the Lunar Gateway project.

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The UAE Space Agency formalized a memorandum of understanding with Hex20 and Orbital Space during MIITE 2026.

RelationshipsValue 4.0May 10, 2026UAE Space Agency Drives Public-Private Collaboration at MIITE 2026

The UAE Space Agency expects private company integration into flagship missions like the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt to support the UAE’s knowledge-based economy.

PlanGeneralValue 2.0May 10, 2026UAE Space Agency Drives Public-Private Collaboration at MIITE 2026

The UAE Space Agency committed to awarding at least 50% of the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt development work to private sector companies based in the UAE.

PlanRelationshipsGrowthValue 3.8May 10, 2026UAE Space Agency Drives Public-Private Collaboration at MIITE 2026

The UAE Space Agency emphasized private sector participation in the National Space Strategy 2031 at the Make it in the Emirates 2026 forum.

PlanValue 1.8May 10, 2026UAE Space Agency Drives Public-Private Collaboration at MIITE 2026

The UAE Space Agency plans to award at least 50% of the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt’s development work to private sector companies based in the UAE.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.0May 8, 2026UAE Space Agency Drives Public-Private Collaboration at MIITE 2026

The UAE Space Agency is building domestic capabilities in satellite manufacturing and ground infrastructure to reduce reliance on international supply chains.

GrowthCapabilityValue 2.3May 8, 2026UAE Space Agency Drives Public-Private Collaboration at MIITE 2026

The UAE Space Agency signed a memorandum of understanding with Hex20 and Orbital Space during MIITE 2026.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 4.0May 8, 2026UAE Space Agency Drives Public-Private Collaboration at MIITE 2026

The UAE Space Agency is expanding the Space Economic Zones Program to offer regulatory flexibility and incentives for international technology firms and local startups.

PlanLegalGrowthValue 3.0May 8, 2026UAE Space Agency Drives Public-Private Collaboration at MIITE 2026

The UAE Space Agency aims to transform the UAE into a global hub for space technology that can export aerospace components and services.

PlanGrowthGeneralValue 2.0May 8, 2026UAE Space Agency Drives Public-Private Collaboration at MIITE 2026

The UAE Space Agency used the MIITE 2026 forum to emphasize private sector participation in the National Space Strategy 2031.

GovernanceLegalValue 1.2May 8, 2026UAE Space Agency Drives Public-Private Collaboration at MIITE 2026

The UAE Space Agency oversees the Emirates Mars Mission.

GeneralRelationshipsValue 3.0Mar 31, 2026UAE space programme at private sector ‘tipping point’

Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi is the chairman of the UAE Space Agency.

GovernanceValue 4.0Mar 31, 2026UAE space programme at private sector ‘tipping point’

The UAE Space Agency was established in 2014.

GeneralValue 2.2Mar 31, 2026UAE space programme at private sector ‘tipping point’

The UAE Space Agency was predominantly government funded during its first 10 years.

GeneralFinancialValue 2.3Mar 1, 2026UAE extends Mars probe mission until 2028

Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi is the UAE Minister of Sports and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the UAE Space Agency.

GovernanceValue 4.0Mar 1, 2026UAE extends Mars probe mission until 2028

The UAE Space Agency will extend the Emirates Mars Mission (EMM) until 2028.

PlanValue 4.0Feb 23, 2026Emiratos Árabes extiende su misión a Marte hasta 2028

Salem Butti Salem Al Qubaisi is Director-General of the UAE Space Agency.

GovernanceValue 3.5Dec 16, 2025Momentum building for Singapore Space Summit 2026

The UAE Space Agency partnered with the University of Sharjah to advance AI and satellite research.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 3.5Nov 24, 2025Middle East Space Roundup: 17 to 23 November 2025

UAE Space Agency and Blue Origin established a strategic framework for collaboration under the Oasis campaign.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 3.5Nov 24, 2025Middle East Space Roundup: 17 to 23 November 2025

The UAE Space Agency partnered with LEAP 71 and Aspire Space to accelerate space-tech development through the Space Economic Zones Program.

RelationshipsPlanCapabilityValue 4.0Nov 24, 2025Middle East Space Roundup: 17 to 23 November 2025
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