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The Gulf’s new space race for sovereignty

Sep 3, 2025

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9 min read

The Gulf’s new space race for sovereignty

Why sovereignty in space matters, the divergent bets of the UAE and Saudi Arabia, the players shaping the race, and whether these efforts will coalesce into a regional ecosystem, or remain a contest for supremacy.

Jamie Lane
Jamie Lane

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Aspire Space relocates to UAE, partners with LEAP 71 to build reusable orbital launch system

Jul 3, 2025

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3 min read

Aspire Space relocates to UAE, partners with LEAP 71 to build reusable orbital launch system

The Luxembourg-based company will relocate to Dubai and partner with LEAP 71 to develop a large, reusable launch vehicle and orbital spacecraft, with hot-fire testing set to begin in 2026.

Jamie Lane
Jamie Lane

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