The UAE Space Agency and EDGE Group signed in November 2023 a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to launch the Sirb program, which involves a constellation of three synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites.
EDGE is tasked with securing the international partnerships required to bring the Sirb satellite project to fruition.
The following note provides a comprehensive overview of key aspects, including:
- The status of talks with a foreign company concerning cooperation
- Potential challenges and delays in formalizing an agreement with this foreign company
- EDGE's exploration of alternative foreign partners for the Sirb project
Also, the note offers insight into the technical and strategic considerations influencing EDGE’s partnership decisions.