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Marlan Space

Abu Dhabi 'space buildco' backed by the Royal Group of Abu Dhabi (IHC), building the UAE's commercial space ecosystem across the value chain through ventures and partnerships. Its flagship venture is Orbitworks (a satellite-manufacturing JV with Loft Orbital); it is also developing launch infrastructure and in-space services including in-space manufacturing and microgravity research.

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Products & Services

Orbitworks (JV with Loft Orbital)

operational
satellite manufacturing

JV with Loft Orbital; the Middle East's first commercial satellite integrator with a ~5,000 sqm facility producing up to 50 satellites per year.

Since 2024

Launch infrastructure development

development
launch infrastructure

Development of infrastructure for rocket manufacturing and testing in the UAE.

Space-based services

planned
in space services

In-space manufacturing and microgravity research services.

Key Challenges

Standing up a full domestic space value chain (manufacturing, launch, in-space services) in a young market.Executing capital-intensive ambitions through joint ventures rather than wholly owned capabilities.
Roadmap
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Form Orbitworks satellite-manufacturing JV with Loft Orbital2024
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Develop UAE launch / rocket test infrastructure
in progress
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