01-05-2025
UAE Showcases Space Innovation at Expo 2025 Osaka with Space42 at the Helm
The UAE is turning heads at Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai with its 'Explorers of Space' platform, a centerpiece of the country's pavilion that captures its bold journey from Earth to orbit.
From Mars missions to lunar landings, the exhibit reflects the nation's growing influence in global space exploration.
Spearheading the platform is Space42, the UAE's leading space technology company and official partner of the Space Explorers zone. The firm has curated an immersive experience highlighting past milestones like the Emirates Mars Mission and the Rashid Rover, as well as future asteroid missions and space-tech innovations.
Space42's involvement underscores its broader mission to merge satellite communications, AI, and geospatial analytics into practical solutions. 'Our support reflects the UAE's evolution from a rich cultural legacy to a frontier of discovery,'
said Sulaiman Al Ali, Chief Commercial Officer at Space42.
The pavilion's theme, 'From Earth to Ether,' mirrors this vision, emphasizing how space technologies can deliver real-world benefits. Space42 currently operates a satellite network spanning over 150 countries, supporting everything from disaster response to next-gen mobility through its flagship Thuraya-4 and Foresight constellation.
A standout feature of the exhibit is a handcrafted rocket sculpture made from palm fronds (khoos), woven by Emirati artisans. Blending tradition with innovation, the piece symbolizes the country's ambition to reach space while staying rooted in its heritage.
With Expo 2025 offering a global platform, Space42 aims to deepen international partnerships—particularly with Japan—while advancing its mission to make space solutions more accessible, relevant, and impactful on Earth.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
