UAE launches its first-ever SAR satellite into orbit

In a significant milestone, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) launched its first Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite into orbit for earth observation on Friday, August 16.

The launch was carried out by AI-powered geospatial solutions provider Bayanat, and the UAE’s Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat), in



partnership with ICEYE, a pioneer in SAR satellite operations for earth observation, persistent monitoring, and natural catastrophe solutions.

The SAR satellite was launched via integrator Exolaunch and successfully lifted off aboard SpaceX’s Transporter 11 rideshare from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.