UAE-built AI satellite Altair-1 heads to US ahead of October launch
Dubai: The UAE’s first commercial AI-enabled earth observation satellite has left Dubai for the United States ahead of its scheduled launch in October, marking the next stage for a locally developed system designed to support environmental monitoring, disaster response and infrastructure assessment. Emirates SkyCargo transported…
The UAE's first commercial AI-enabled earth observation satellite, Altair-1, has departed Dubai for the United States, set to launch in October. This marks a significant milestone for the locally developed system, aimed at supporting environmental monitoring, disaster response, and infrastructure assessment. Emirates SkyCargo transported Altair-1 from Dubai World Central to Los Angeles aboard a Boeing 777 freighter, ensuring the satellite's safe journey with special handling for sensitive aerospace equipment.
The satellite, developed and manufactured by Orbitworks in the UAE, will be the first in a constellation of 10 satellites planned for the Altair system. Altair-1 features optical, infrared, thermal, and radio-frequency sensing combined with onboard artificial intelligence processing, designed to provide analysis-ready information for various applications.
Orbitworks' General Manager, Schahan Sediqi, expressed pride in the team's achievement and the UAE's growing ambitions in space. Emirates SkyCargo's Divisional Senior Vice President, Badr Abbas, highlighted the airline's expertise in transporting high-tech cargo, noting their experience with previous satellite deliveries. The transport of Altair-1 underscores the importance of specialized air cargo solutions in supporting the global aerospace sector.
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