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5/15/25, 11:11 AM Company News in Egypt: SATExpo’s second day highlights AI integration and future of satellite innovations
and the meteoric rise of women shaping the cosmos. Industry pioneers
like Rivada Space Networks (UK), OrbitWorks (UAE), Kuwait Maps CIS,
SpaceData Inc. (Japan), and Saudi Arabia’s NeoSpace Group ignited debates on
next-generation innovation—from machine learning-powered Earth observation to
sovereign space capabilities.

The day wrapped up with Prof. Sherif Sedky, CEO of Egypt’s Space Agency and UN
COPUOS Chair, giving a fireside chat where he unveiled bold strategies
for empowering SMEs through space agencies while dismantling barriers to create
an inclusive, globally collaborative space economy—proving the Middle East is
writing the playbook for 21st-century space leadership.
While Prof. Sedky charted the socioeconomic future of space exploration, Aya
Iwamoto of Astroscale brought the discussion back to its physical foundation - the
urgent need to preserve Earth's orbital environment. As regional leaders reimagine
space's potential, global innovators like Astroscale are tackling the practical
challenges that could make or break humanity's cosmic ambitions.

Aya Iwamoto, Vice President, Strategy and Policy at Astroscale, said: “In today’s
rapidly evolving space sector, ensuring the long-term sustainability of Earth’s orbit
has become one of the key priorities. At Astroscale, we are developing cutting-edge
technologies for space debris removal. Our latest mission, which has successfully
completed proximity operations and debris inspections, increases the opportunities to
mitigate challenges posed by surging space debris. We aim to innovate solutions that
can shape a safer, more responsible approach to space operations globally and
preserve orbital access for future generations.”

The show, which will run until May 15, 2024, organised by the Dubai World Trade
Centre (DWTC), also introduced a range of new product announcements. These
included:
Space Norway’s THOR 8 – Next-gen multi-mission connectivity orbit
delivering enhanced capacity and global coverage
Shenzhen Elebao Technology’s GX1 Streamer – High-performance
media streaming device co-developed with Realtek
Coxsat Technology’s Ku-band LEO TDD SATCOM Terminal –
Optimised for 500–1200 km satellite operations
AI Dial Tone Trading’s Upgraded Starlink Connectivity – Enhanced
satellite internet service
Northtelecom LLC’s NT Global Hybrid Connectivity –
Revolutionary GEO/LEO/L-Band/5G integrated solution
Lyrasense GmbH’s LYRASENSE Platform – No-code AI agent for
geospatial intelligence (satellite/aerial/IoT data fusion)
SATExpo Middle East concludes on Thursday, 15 May. More information is
available here: https://satexpome.com/

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