Space Missions,
On Your Terms.

Orbitworks makes access to space faster, simpler and more sovereign through AI enabled satellites designed, built and operated in Abu Dhabi.

THE MIDDLE EAST’S FIRST SATELLITE MANUFACTURING HUB

Who We Are

Creating the UAE New Space Infrastructure.

Orbitworks exists to make sovereign space capability more accessible from the UAE. By building local integration, testing and mission operations capacity, we are creating the infrastructure needed to support a new generation of defence, civil and commercial space missions from within the region.

FLAGSHIP CONSTELLATION

Altair Turns Space Data Into Actionable Intelligence

Altair is Orbitworks’ AI enabled Earth Observation constellation, built in Abu Dhabi to deliver faster, more useful intelligence from orbit. By combining multiple sensor types with onboard processing, it turns raw data into outputs that can be acted on in minutes.

What we build

Mission Infrastructure Built for Speed, Flexibility and Intelligence

Orbitworks combines adaptable spacecraft integration, onboard computing and secure mission software to simplify how organisations access and operate in space. Our infrastructure is built to reduce complexity, accelerate deployment and deliver more useful intelligence from orbit.

Mission-Agnostic Infrastructure

Our payload adapter supports bus- and payload-agnostic missions, enabling multi-payload integration while reducing non-recurring engineering and accelerating time to orbit.

Multi-Sensor Fusion

We enable multiple payloads on a single satellite, combining sensor capabilities to deliver a richer, more complete understanding of events, environments and activity.

On-Orbit Edge Computing and AI Integration

Our onboard compute and AI capabilities process data in orbit, reducing latency and turning raw inputs into near-real-time, mission-critical insight.

Cockpit Mission Control Software

Cockpit is our secure, web-based mission control platform, giving customers intuitive access to payload tasking, monitoring and mission operations through a single interface. It also supports test-in-cloud workflows before deployment.
WHY CHOOSE ORBITWORKS

The Infrastructure Behind Faster Missions

Orbitworks brings together sovereign capability, proven technology and local mission infrastructure to give customers a faster and more controlled path to orbit.

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CHOOSE YOUR PATH TO ORBIT

Ways to Access Space

Orbitworks gives customers multiple ways to access space depending on their mission, timeline and technical needs. From fully integrated satellite programmes to software deployment and on demand data access, each path is designed to reduce complexity and speed up capability.

Bring your payload and Orbitworks handles the rest, from satellite platform and integration through to launch and mission operations.
Bring your software and deploy it to onboard compute and multi sensor systems without needing to build satellite hardware.
Access sensing, data and connectivity from existing on orbit infrastructure without building or launching a satellite.
Bring spacecraft systems, payloads and subsystems through a controlled path of assembly, integration and testing to support readiness before launch.
APPLICATIONS

Built for Sovereign, Civil and Commercial Missions

Orbitworks supports a wide range of mission types, from national security and resilience planning to commercial monitoring and data services. Each application combines the right mix of infrastructure, sensing and mission operations to deliver practical value from orbit.

Persistent intelligence, RF awareness and monitoring capability to support security operations, border and coastline oversight, and mission-critical situational awareness.

  • RF interference and jamming detection

  • Border and maritime monitoring

  • Persistent intelligence support

Space-based insight for disaster response, land and environmental monitoring, and national infrastructure oversight, helping agencies respond more effectively and plan with greater confidence.
  • Disaster response and resilience planning

  • Environmental and land monitoring

  • National infrastructure oversight

Operational visibility for assets, routes, sites and supply chains, supporting faster decisions and more useful intelligence across commercial environments.
  • Asset and site monitoring

  • Supply chain and route visibility

  • Forecasting and operational data services

OUR FACILITY

Orbitworks operates a 50,000 sq ft purpose built facility in Abu Dhabi, including a 15,000 sq ft ISO class cleanroom and full environmental and functional test infrastructure for spacecraft up to 500 kg.

NEWS AND INSIGHTS
News, announcements and insights from Orbitworks, including company milestones, facility developments, mission updates and flagship programme news.
CAREERS

Build What’s Next in Space

Orbitworks is building a team of engineers, operators and innovators to help shape a new generation of space capability from Abu Dhabi. If you want to work on missions that combine advanced manufacturing, software and sovereign infrastructure, we would love to hear from you.