{"id":48556,"date":"2025-08-25T18:34:58","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T10:34:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/global-influence-the-middle-east-is-rewriting-what-it-can-do-in-space\/"},"modified":"2025-08-25T18:34:58","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T10:34:58","slug":"global-influence-the-middle-east-is-rewriting-what-it-can-do-in-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/global-influence-the-middle-east-is-rewriting-what-it-can-do-in-space\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Influence: The Middle East is Rewriting What it Can Do in Space"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>New stars are rising as the global space economy evolves. At the forefront of the Middle East\u2019s progressive rise are the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia, who have rapidly scaled their space ambitions. Both nations are pairing state-backed investment with strategic partnerships, a hybrid model that is effectively reshaping sovereign capabilities across satellites, human spaceflight, and deep-space exploration, says Pravin Pradeep, senior consultant of Aerospace and Defence at Frost &amp; Sullivan.<\/p>\n<p>Having nurtured their growing domestic talent, these Gulf nations are reinforcing their indigenous capabilities with government capital and global expertise to compete in high-value niches such as such as Earth Observation (EO), communications, and science missions, he says. <\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jHJDdhoURgm5Yrg8Jp8c_VS_090125_DGTL_1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 120px; height: auto;\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jHJDdhoURgm5Yrg8Jp8c_VS_090125_DGTL_1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jHJDdhoURgm5Yrg8Jp8c_VS_090125_DGTL_1-800x599.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jHJDdhoURgm5Yrg8Jp8c_VS_090125_DGTL_1-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jHJDdhoURgm5Yrg8Jp8c_VS_090125_DGTL_1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"fs-5 mt-0\">Explore the September 2025 Issue<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-0 fs-smaller text-balance\">Check out more from this issue and find your next story to read.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<button class=\"btn btn-primary\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"offcanvas\" data-bs-target=\"#offcanvasMENU\" aria-controls=\"offcanvasExample\" aria-label=\"button\" style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tView More <i class=\"bi bi-arrow-right-circle\"><\/i><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/button><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe UAE and Saudi are not yet global space powers by traditional metrics, but their strategic intent, investment scale, and rapid capability build-up suggest they are emerging as influential global players in space,\u201d says Pradeep. \u201cThey are undoubtedly rewriting what the Middle East can do in space.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Neither nation has full-spectrum capabilities such as domestic launch systems or large-scale science infrastructure, yet both have rapidly built out end-to-end space capabilities from satellite design to operations, and both are closing the gap in targeting high-value niches, says Pradeep. While they rely on global providers for launches, Oman\u2019s planned Etlaq Spaceport, expected to be operational by 2030, could offer regional access in the future, he adds.<\/p>\n<p>But what makes a space power? Is it owning every step of the value chain, earning serious export revenues, or simply having strategic autonomy in orbit? Arjun Sreekumar, associate director of Aerospace, Defense and Space, Strategy and Operations at KPMG Middle East, shares a view to counter traditional metrics.<\/p>\n<p><script>var AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6993eb05605;googletag.cmd.push(function(){var AIMAP_29b58f13885ebf8ea6b032f958eb0748 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([992, 100], [[970, 90], [970, 250]]).addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_737ce075cc05dd766c8f8ea08f3faa73 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1200, 100], [970, 250]).addSize([768, 100], [600, 300]).addSize([320, 100], [300, 250]).build();AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6993eb05605 = googletag.defineSlot('\/987\/satellitetoday.com\/via-satellite-digital-issue-ads', [ [600, 300], [300, 250], [970, 250] ], 'div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6993eb05606').defineSizeMapping(AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).addService(googletag.pubads());   });<\/script><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6993eb05606'); });<\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI define a space power as a nation that secures a few critical capabilities \u2014 think precise navigation, resilient satellite communications, high\u2011quality EO \u2014 and can deliver them independently, while having diversified and derisked relationships to fill capability gaps. From that vantage point, the UAE and Saudi are well on their way,\u201d says Sreekumar.<\/p>\n<p>Both nations have shifted from being end users to owners and operators of advanced space assets. For example, the UAE\u2019s Hope Probe to Mars in 2021 marked the Arab world\u2019s first mission to another planet while its diverse satellite fleet provides imaging via KhalifaSat and Falcon Eye and communications via the Thuraya network and Al Yah spacecraft series. Saudi\u2019s King Abdulaziz City for Science &amp; Technology (KACST) developed the nation\u2019s SaudiSat series for EO and technology demonstration, while joint ventures like SGS-1\/HellasSat-4 with Lockheed Martin show cross-border collaboration.<\/p>\n<p>Other landmark achievements involve the UAE\u2019s long-duration astronaut missions and upcoming lunar and asteroid missions, in addition to Saudi\u2019s 2023 mission that sent two astronauts to the ISS through Axiom Space, one of whom was the first Arab woman in space.<\/p>\n<p>Sreekumar notes that neither country is trying to build every piece of the value chain from scratch, instead honing in on the parts that matter for autonomy, revenue, and local talent.  <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey don\u2019t have to build giant heavy\u2011lift rockets or the entire downstream ecosystem alone; smart partnerships can fill those gaps. What matters is that no single chokepoint can hold them back. Once they tick off core strategic boxes \u2014 secure PNT, space\u2011based surveillance, robust comms \u2014 they\u2019ll have earned their place at the global table, even if their footprints look different from the traditional superpowers,\u201d he says.  <\/p>\n<h3>Public-Private Collaboration: Nation-Building by Design<\/h3>\n<p>While both nations\u2019 programs sit on deep pools of patient capital, they spend it like entrepreneurs \u2014quick wins first, such as small EO constellations and IoT links, then they step into more complex satellites once the ecosystem is ready, says Sreekumar.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPrivate companies are the turbochargers of these space programs. Flagship ventures are fusing sovereign wealth funding with commercial speed to turn policy goals into satellites, data services, and export revenue in a fraction of the time a ministry could,\u201d says Sreekumar. \u201cAdd in smart partnerships and a laser focus on niche applications, and you end up with players that can punch well above their weight,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<p>In essence, government remains the anchor customer, derisking early contracts while giving companies freedom to chase regional and international markets. The result is a self-reinforcing ecosystem where state vision meets entrepreneurial hustle \u2014 exactly what the Gulf needs to leap from emerging actor to space heavyweight.<\/p>\n<p>Unpacking this hybrid model, where ambition is backed by long-term institutional and commercial frameworks, yields fresh strategic partnerships to watch. The UAE\u2019s 2024 formation of Space42, a merger between Abu Dhabi-based satellite operator Yahsat and AI-powered geospatial company Bayanat, signals a strategic push into AI-enabled space analytics and satellite services.<\/p>\n<p><script>var AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6993eb05dbf;googletag.cmd.push(function(){var AIMAP_29b58f13885ebf8ea6b032f958eb0748 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([992, 100], [[970, 90], [970, 250]]).addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_737ce075cc05dd766c8f8ea08f3faa73 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1200, 100], [970, 250]).addSize([768, 100], [600, 300]).addSize([320, 100], [300, 250]).build();AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6993eb05dbf = googletag.defineSlot('\/987\/satellitetoday.com\/via-satellite-digital-issue-ads', [ [600, 300], [300, 250], [970, 250] ], 'div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6993eb05dc0').defineSizeMapping(AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).addService(googletag.pubads());   });<\/script><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6993eb05dc0'); });<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Orbitworks, the 2024 joint venture between Marlan Space and Loft Orbital operating in the UAE capital, is the nation\u2019s first commercial mass-manufacturer of satellites, and is developing Altair, the UAE\u2019s first home-built, AI-enabled EO constellation.<\/p>\n<p>Saudi\u2019s Neo Space Group (NSG), founded in 2024 and seeded by the Public Investment Fund, is positioned not just as a buyer but as an anchor for joint manufacturing and tech-transfer programs. Focused on a services-first model, NSG aims to deliver an end-to-end commercial space portfolio spanning satellite manufacturing; EO data platforms; services in remote sensing, geospatial analysis and satellite navigation; broadband connectivity, in-flight connectivity (IFC), and future constellation deployment.<\/p>\n<h3>Space42<\/h3>\n<p>Focus on traditional applications has shifted as Space42 is targeting vertical integration, and regional and international geospatial applications in satcom, mobility, security and business intelligence. It is one of the world\u2019s first companies to fully integrate satellite communications, geospatial analytics, and AI into a single platform. In January, Space42, in partnership with Iceye, deployed the second phase of the Foresight synthetic aperture radar (SAR) EO constellation, giving Space42 improved geospatial capabilities for disaster response, environmental monitoring, and security uses. In the same month, it launched Thuraya-4, one of the largest mobile satellite service (MSS) spacecrafts ever produced, strengthening sovereign communications infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are also bringing advanced manufacturing to the UAE through new high altitude platform stations (HAPS) and EO facilities, building an entire domestic ecosystem for space-tech solutions,\u201d says Hasan Al Hosani, CEO of Smart Solutions, the unit integrating Space42\u2019s geospatial data acquisition and processing with its proprietary AI-driven multi-intelligence platform, GIQ.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBeyond vertical integration with AI as a foundational capability, what further sets Space42 apart is the scalability of our business model. For instance, the Thuraya-4 satellite is designed to support more than 15 new satellite communications products across several domains. It is also the foundation of our direct-to-device (D2D) strategy, which aims to provide reliable satellite connectivity to billions of users and devices worldwide,\u201d says Al Hosani.<\/p>\n<p>This scalability also applies to the GIQ platform, which draws from more than 300 satellite feeds and integrates 50 internally developed AI models to support environmental resilience, disaster response, urban planning, and food security scenarios across civil, commercial, and defense domains.<\/p>\n<p>Space42 is preparing for the commercial availability of Thuraya-4 later this year. The company is also working with Viasat for the development of a 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN) initiative.<\/p>\n<p>Space42 is expanding its Foresight constellation with the planned launch of additional SAR satellites later this year. Two manufacturing facilities in Abu Dhabi will support EO capabilities: the Space42 Space Systems facility for SAR aircraft, and a HAPS development and testing facility.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe UAE is setting the pace, and Space42 is helping to build the infrastructure, partnerships, and technological capabilities that will define the region\u2019s leadership in the years ahead,\u201d says Al Hosani.<\/p>\n<p><script>var AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6993eb064e4;googletag.cmd.push(function(){var AIMAP_29b58f13885ebf8ea6b032f958eb0748 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([992, 100], [[970, 90], [970, 250]]).addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_737ce075cc05dd766c8f8ea08f3faa73 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1200, 100], [970, 250]).addSize([768, 100], [600, 300]).addSize([320, 100], [300, 250]).build();AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6993eb064e4 = googletag.defineSlot('\/987\/satellitetoday.com\/via-satellite-digital-issue-ads', [ [600, 300], [300, 250], [970, 250] ], 'div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6993eb064e5').defineSizeMapping(AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).addService(googletag.pubads());   });<\/script><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6993eb064e5'); });<\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Orbitworks<\/h3>\n<p>Completing the space infrastructure layer of the UAE ecosystem, Orbitworks is leveraging Loft Orbital\u2019s heritage of designing, producing, deploying, and operating satellites for EO, communications, science and meteorology. The goal of the UAE\u2019s first commercial entity to mass-manufacture satellites is the production of tens to up to 50 birds annually, including those of up to 500 kilograms. The company is preparing to launch Altair in 2026, an AI-enabled, multi-sensor EO constellation.<\/p>\n<p>According to Orbitworks, its model gives it a competitive edge. The space market today relies on custom-designing satellites, ground architectures, launch arrangements, and satellite operations depending on the mission. Orbitworks relies instead on a robust, established architecture across the value chain that gives customers access to space-enabled capabilities in a simpler way.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCustomer demand for space capabilities is continuing to grow substantially as AI applications and declining access costs unlock new use cases. Yet, procuring space infrastructure remains extremely complex, burdensome and slow,\u201d says Dr. Hamdullah Mohib, CEO of Marlan Space and acting CEO and executive director of Orbitworks.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur process moves from contract to launch in as little as a year\u2019s time. Scalability of the model allows Orbitworks to offer cost-competitive proposals to customers, getting more capability for the same amount of investment. By leveraging a satellite-as-a-service model that encompasses launch and operation, customers can simplify and streamline their procurement and operational model, focusing on the mission,\u201d says Mohib.<\/p>\n<p>Orbitworks sees rapid growth in regional space activities over the next five years, driven by the increasing integration of AI across diverse use cases together with ambitious Gulf national visions and strong demand for distributed satellite architectures in both commercial and government missions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are the ideal partner for customers seeking AI-enabled capabilities that are deployed rapidly, simply, and reliably. Additionally, Orbitworks is interacting with countless customers in the region and beyond that want to forge partnerships specifically because of our Emirati pedigree. The UAE is seen as a trusted, independent, reliable partner at a moment of geopolitical uncertainty and volatility. Orbitworks is uniquely positioned to be that trusted counterpart,\u201d says Mohib.<\/p>\n<h3>NSG<\/h3>\n<p>NSG is building sovereign capabilities while expanding globally. It is investing in advanced R&amp;D, both nurturing local talent and actively collaborating with global agencies, academia, and private sector players to accelerate capability development.<\/p>\n<p>NSG provides multi-orbit, multi-frequency satellite capacity leasing for commercial and government clients. It has formed strategic partnerships with G&amp;S SatCom for cloud-based real-time network monitoring, and Display Interactive and SES for IFC. Since, the company has secured international aviation contracts and will provide connectivity through the SES Open Orbits network. Additionally, it has made other strategic global alliances including that with Esri, a provider of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping and location intelligence, and SuperMap Software to further enhance its GIS capabilities and technology offerings.<\/p>\n<p>Through its geospatial division, recently strengthened by the acquisition of UP42 (formerly owned by Airbus Defence and Space), NSG offers EO data and analytics platforms, and remote sensing services for sectors such as agriculture, urban planning, infrastructure monitoring, and disaster management. It is also developing advanced Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) solutions aimed at precise navigation across industries.<\/p>\n<p><script>var AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6993eb06ba7;googletag.cmd.push(function(){var AIMAP_29b58f13885ebf8ea6b032f958eb0748 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([992, 100], [[970, 90], [970, 250]]).addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_737ce075cc05dd766c8f8ea08f3faa73 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1200, 100], [970, 250]).addSize([768, 100], [600, 300]).addSize([320, 100], [300, 250]).build();AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6993eb06ba7 = googletag.defineSlot('\/987\/satellitetoday.com\/via-satellite-digital-issue-ads', [ [600, 300], [300, 250], [970, 250] ], 'div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6993eb06ba8').defineSizeMapping(AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).addService(googletag.pubads());   });<\/script><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6993eb06ba8'); });<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, NSG is establishing a global space-focused venture capital fund to invest in startups, accelerate technology localization within Saudi Arabia, and foster innovation within its space ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>NSG has leveraged strategic acquisitions to boost capabilities with key milestones including UP42 and the acquisition of TAQNIA ETS, a prominent local provider of geospatial services and solutions. The former gives NSG access to more than 130 EO data products on a single platform, making it easier to source and analyze diverse geospatial insights from multiple providers via a seamless interface.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis acquisition marks a pivotal step in NSG\u2019s strategic transformation, as the company evolves from a purely project-based model to an approach that combines both high-impact projects with scalable technology products that drive innovation, sustainability, and long-term growth,\u201d says Martijn Blanken, CEO of NSG.<\/p>\n<h3>Another Gulf Strength: Es\u2019hailSat<\/h3>\n<p>A significant regional player, Doha-based Es\u2019hailSat has expanded significantly to transition from a government organization to a commercial space company. It operates two Geostationary Orbit (GEO) satellites and, with its new satellite program Es\u2019hail-3, will be expanding its footprint beyond the Middle East and North Africa region to enter new markets with telecommunication services. Es\u2019hailSat is working on developing EO opportunities, leveraging data analytics combined with satellite images, and sensor information to deliver actionable insights to local and regional entities.<\/p>\n<p>It has grown its video neighborhood at the 25.5\/26 degrees East hotspot and achieved Tier-4 certification for its teleport facility, able to carry traffic from anywhere and deliver it across its footprint, spanning southern Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. Es\u2019hailSat is further expanding its teleport facility to cater to growing demand for ground station services, including optical ground stations, ground station-as-a-service, and data downlinks for various satellite programs.<\/p>\n<p>Es\u2019hailSat has been nurturing strategic partnerships for several years, enabling it to expand its portfolio beyond traditional satellite services into areas such as playout and media services, and VSAT connectivity for energy and maritime markets. In order to extend its reach, Es\u2019hailSat is working on partnering with Non-Geostationary Orbit (NGSO) constellations to enable global services.<\/p>\n<p>Its ambitions to become a global space power are based on its strategy of collaboration with global partners, says Ali Al Kuwari, president and CEO of Es\u2019hailSat.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday we are a multi-faceted organization with global partners, offering end-to-end services in sectors such as broadcasting, telecommunications, occasional use and mobile satellite services. Our strategic location, key partnerships and infrastructure, combined with our upcoming Es\u2019hail-3 satellite program put us in a strong position to compete in the region,\u201d says Al Kuwari.  <strong class=\"Annotation -strong\">VS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em class=\"Annotation -emphasis\">Lead photo translation from Arabic: New Horizons in Space <\/em><\/p>\n<p>,<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"widget-title\">In This Issue<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 404192:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bnX34SNzQeedjsxlT0Ts_VS_090125_DGTL_5-300x225.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bnX34SNzQeedjsxlT0Ts_VS_090125_DGTL_5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bnX34SNzQeedjsxlT0Ts_VS_090125_DGTL_5-800x599.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bnX34SNzQeedjsxlT0Ts_VS_090125_DGTL_5-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bnX34SNzQeedjsxlT0Ts_VS_090125_DGTL_5.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"fs-4 w-100 line-clamp-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\tCan New Space Firms Plug Europe\u2019s Gap in Defense Tech?<br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><!-- .post-snippet --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3 d-block d-md-none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 404213:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/nkelPrjiSjmji47uE2vw_VS_090125_DGTL_6-300x225.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" 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height=\"167\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/oGn203FRRCi1TRiuB5uv_ED_Note-300x167.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/oGn203FRRCi1TRiuB5uv_ED_Note-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/oGn203FRRCi1TRiuB5uv_ED_Note-800x446.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/oGn203FRRCi1TRiuB5uv_ED_Note-640x357.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/oGn203FRRCi1TRiuB5uv_ED_Note.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"fs-4 w-100 line-clamp-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\tGEO\u2019s Evolution, and Global Growth and Ambitions<br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><!-- .post-snippet --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3 d-block d-md-none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 404229:  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