Friday marked a major accomplishment for the UAE space program as the country’s first synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite was successfully launched into low Earth orbit (LEO). Bayanat, a developer of AI-driven geospatial solutions, owns the Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) that launched the satellite. We are already beginning the initial actions after successfully establishing connectivity with the satellite.
Bayanat, Yahsat, and ICEYE collaborated on the launch, which significantly enhanced the region’s ability to monitor Earth. Using active sensing to highlight the Earth’s surface, SAR technology outperforms standard optical imaging technologies and enables high-resolution imaging in any weather or light condition.
Launched in 2023, the satellite is a component of the United Arab Emirates’ Earth Observation Space Programme, which seeks to improve the nation’s ability to do remote sensing using satellites. Beginning with the SAR satellite, an anticipated constellation will provide continuous high-definition monitoring, allowing for near-real-time photography of ground conditions throughout the MENA area and beyond.
Smart mobility, marine monitoring, and disaster management can all benefit from the precise geospatial data made available by Bayanat and Yahsat thanks to this strategic effort.
