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cities. Visionary keynotes captivated audiences, including Prof. Dr. Klaus Schilling’s breakthrough perspectives on Earth observation and interplanetary
missions.
The event’s second day was filled with transformative content, spotlighting AI’s revolutionary role in satellite data, the critical push for localised space
technologies, 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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