Satellites & Spacecraft companies in United Arab Emirates
Space Atlas lists 6 organisations in United Arab Emirates working in satellites & spacecraft: 2 private companies, 1 academic institution, 1 startup, 1 research institution, 1 government agency. That is 67% of the 9 space organisations in United Arab Emirates and 1% of the 597 in this sector worldwide. Most are based in Abu Dhabi (4), Dubai (1), Sharjah (1).
Private Company (2)
- 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.
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.
Research Institution (1)
- 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 (1)
- Orbital Space · Startup · Dubai
Emirati space company — runs small-satellite missions, a ground station in Dubai Silicon Oasis and student lunar payload programmes.