Space42 Completes Deployment Of Foresight EO Constellation Satellites
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Space42, the United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based artificial intelligence (AI)-powered SpaceTech company, has strengthened its Earth observation capabilities following the full operational deployment of the Foresight-3, Foresight-4, and Foresight-5 satellites.
The milestone advances the Foresight Earth Observation (EO) constellation, which now comprises five Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites, enabling continuous data acquisition and decision-grade geospatial intelligence.
“With Foresight-3, -4, and -5 now live, we are expanding sovereign Earth observation with greater speed and consistency to governments, industries, and partners worldwide.
“The constellation further delivers against our strategy to become the preferred partner for premium geospatial data while growing the UAE’s position in a dynamic, mission-critical industry,” said Space42 Chief Executive Officer of Smart Solutions, Hasan Al Hosani.
Space42 in a statement said the three satellites were manufactured in partnership with ICEYE in Finland, supporting technology transfer and sustainable access to capabilities while localising the supply chain.
The company added that critical integration and testing processes were completed at its Space Systems Assembly, Integration and Testing (AIT) facility in Abu Dhabi.
The satellites were launched into mid-inclined, low Earth orbit to extend coverage, strengthening monitoring across strategically important regions where more than 90 per cent of the world’s population resides.
The Foresight constellation provides SAR imagery to Space42's AI-powered geospatial intelligence platform, GIQ, which converts raw data into decision-grade intelligence within minutes. By operating across complementary orbits, the system maintains consistent performance throughout the day.
As demand for EO capabilities accelerates, the UAE is positioning itself as a leading provider of advanced EO capabilities, supported by its National Space Strategy 2030 and investments in sovereign infrastructure, AI integration and local manufacturing.
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