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Altair 1 Lifts Off. From Abu Dhabi To Orbit.

The first satellite designed, built and operated in the UAE is about to fly. Join us for the live broadcast.

Launch day

Today, Altair 1 Leaves Earth.

The rocket is vertical on the pad. The webcast opens ten minutes before liftoff.

Broadcasting now from the launch pad

Altair 1 Is Go For Launch.

Altair 1 is live. Latest: Liftoff. Next up, the next milestone .

Now flying

Altair 1 Is Space Bound.

Latest: Liftoff. Next up, the next milestone . Mission clock T-00:00.

Satellite deployed

Altair 1 Is In Orbit.

Altair 1 has separated from The rocket and is flying on its own. Stay with the webcast for the rest of the mission.

Mission update

Altair 1 Is In Orbit.

Separation confirmed. Watch the replay of the launch below.

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Launched

Thursday 1 October 2026 · 22:08 +04

Flight profile

  1. T+00:00 Liftoff
  2. T+01:07 Max-Q Peak aerodynamic pressure
  3. T+02:30 Main engine cutoff & stage separation
  4. T+03:06 Fairing deploy
  5. T+58:00 Satellite deployment Separation from the dispenser

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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.

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FLAGSHIP CONSTELLATION

Altair Turns Space Data Into Actionable Intelligence

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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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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.

Physical Missions

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Bring your payload and Orbitworks handles the rest, from satellite platform and integration through to launch and mission operations.
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Bring your software and deploy it to onboard compute and multi sensor systems without needing to build satellite hardware.
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On Demand Mission

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Access sensing, data and connectivity from existing on orbit infrastructure without building or launching a satellite.
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For mission hardware requiring structured preparation

Bring spacecraft systems, payloads and subsystems through a controlled path of assembly, integration and testing to support readiness before launch.
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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.

Defence

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

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  • Border and maritime monitoring

  • Persistent intelligence support

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Civil

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

  • National infrastructure oversight

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Commercial

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

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OUR FACILITY

Advanced Space Infrastructure in Abu Dhabi

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.

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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.
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