In this episode of Commercial Space Transformers SpaceNews Senior Staff Writer Jason Rainbow speaks with Karim Michel Sabbagh, Managing Director, Space42.
Space42 is positioning itself as a leader in the rapidly evolving space industry by focusing on hybrid connectivity, satellite imagery, and AI-driven geospatial analytics.
Sabbagh outlined the company’s strategy is built on three pillars: early adoption of emerging technologies, scaling innovations quickly, and collaborating with industry leaders.
Space42 is also pursuing a multi-orbit strategy. This approach supports the company’s ambitions in direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity, which aims to bridge mobile networks with satellite communications. Sabbagh emphasized that UAE’s Space Strategy 2030 is a key driver behind Space42’s efforts, with a focus on developing national space talent, transferring technology to other sectors, and forming international partnerships.
About Commercial Space Transformers
The SpaceNews Commercial Space Transformers video series gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the people and companies driving the space industry’s commercial transformation. The weekly series features 15-minute down-to-Earth interviews with key players in space, ranging from the executives at the helm of some of the market’s biggest disruptors to the bankers and investors helping to finance their journey. Join SpaceNews Senior Staff Writer Jason Rainbow as he embarks on a mission to learn where the fast-evolving space industry is heading next.
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