Satellite   Middle East   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

MESC 2026 — Oman’s space-economy push and the rise of data-driven sovereignty

At MESC 2026 Torsten Kriening interviewed Dr Saoud Al Shoaili, head of Oman's National Space Programme, on translating policy into a space economy, and Alexander Epp, co‑founder of Marble Imaging, on how satellite data underpins sovereignty and commercial services. Both conversations focus on building capabilities and data‑driven downstream markets.

Also: SpaceWatch Global
2026-01-29T05:12:16.001494-08:00
Satellite   Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization   Airbus  
arabiandefence.com

Airbus Defence and Space, Hisdesat extend partnership to commercialize PAZ‑2 radar satellite imagery

By arabiandefence.com: Airbus Defence and Space and Hisdesat have agreed to prolong and expand their long-standing and successful collaboration in the international radar Earth observation market with the signing of an agreement to commercialize imagery and applications from the future PAZ-2 radar satellites.

2026-01-28T21:55:09.283467-08:00
Satellite   Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation  
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Space Intel Report • Peter B de Selding

Iceye: No IPO for now; $300M+ rev in 2025, a $3B valuation with expanding production; co asks EU Commission to move faster

By Space Intel Report: BRUSSELS — Finland-based radar satellite manufacturer/operator Iceye Oy, a showcase example of a successful European startup,….

2026-01-29T05:46:32.491426-08:00