Space42 Lands $5.1 Billion Contract to Fuel UAE Satellite Expansion

Space42 UAE government contract brings a new phase to the country’s satellite communication capabilities. The company signed a $5.1 billion agreement to provide vital communication services for the next 17 years, up to 2043. The deal covers the use of current satellites Al Yah 1 and Al Yah 2, plus the launch of two new ones, Al Yah 4 and Al Yah 5, expected in 2027 and 2028. Long-Term Satellite Services This contract replaces two earlier agreements set to expire