9 space organisations in United Arab Emirates
9 space companies, agencies, research centres and other organisations headquartered in United Arab Emirates, across 3 cities. Each profile shows its sectors, locations and links. See them on the map.
Private Company (3)
- Marlan Space · Private Company · Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi space investor-operator — builds UAE space capabilities through ventures incl. Orbitworks and the Altair Earth observation constellation.
- Orbitworks · Private Company · Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi satellite manufacturer — Marlan Space and Loft Orbital joint venture with a KEZAD factory for up to 50 satellites a year; launched Altair-1 in October 2026.
- Space42 · Private Company · Abu Dhabi
UAE space technology company formed by the Bayanat–Yahsat merger — operates Yahsat and Thuraya satellites and provides geospatial and AI services.
Research Institution (2)
- Propulsion and Space Research Center (PSRC), Technology Innovation Institute · Research Institution · Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi research centre of TII — develops rocket and electric propulsion and space exploration tech, incl. the UAE's first liquid rocket engine.
- Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology (SAASST) · Research Institution · Sharjah
University of Sharjah space academy — runs CubeSat, space weather, radio astronomy and propulsion labs, observatories and a planetarium.
Startup (2)
- LEAP 71 · Startup · Dubai
Dubai computational engineering company — uses its Noyron model to generate and hot-fire test AI-designed, 3D-printed rocket engines.
- Orbital Space · Startup · Dubai
Emirati space company — runs small-satellite missions, a ground station in Dubai Silicon Oasis and student lunar payload programmes.
Academic Institution (1)
- Khalifa University Space Technology and Innovation Lab (KUSTIL) · Academic Institution · Abu Dhabi
Emirati university space lab in Abu Dhabi — trains students in CubeSat design, assembly and testing, including the Yahsat Space Lab AIV facility.
Government Agency (1)
- UAE Space Agency · Government Agency · Abu Dhabi
UAE federal authority for space activities, policy and international cooperation.