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UAE’s EDGE Group Launches FADA to Propel Sovereign Space Capabilities

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George Charles Darley-Doran

George Charles Darley, a freelance journalist and consultant, with work in 30+ languages.
  • FADA aims to develop a national space industry and foster global technological collaborations
  • Initiative aligns with UAE’s National Space Strategy 2030, targeting advanced satellite technologies

UAE defense powerhouse EDGE Group has made a significant advancement in the space domain with the launch of FADA, the Arabic term for space, according to their statement on September 23.

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