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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/