Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), will lead Israel’s Space Exhibit at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Dubai
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Israel's Space House, will lead Israel’s Space Exhibit at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC), which will take place in Dubai, between October 25-29, the company said this week.
This is an important new milestone for IAI in the UAE. IAI is one of Israel’s leading companies, a key player in aerospace and defense for Israel. IAI, along with Rafael was one of the companies that worked with Group 42 even before the Abraham Accords. IAI is also working with UAE’s Edge on counter-drone or what is known as counter-UAS capabilities.
As a leader in space technology for Israel, the pavilion is important. “IAI will exhibit a range of cutting-edge space solutions, including IAI's leading observation satellites OPTSAT3000 and TECSAR, and a new mini-communication satellite concept and cloud-based ground station which will be unveiled prior to IAC. IAI will also showcase Beresheet, the lunar lander that brought Israel to the moon,” the company said.
Photo: Beresheet moon lander. (credit: IAI)
A few more details from the IAI statement:
The field of space is a global growth engine that crosses technological, educational, business, and political borders. IAI is leading Israel’s space industry from development and manufacturing, to launching satellites and launchers, to ground stations for satellite control and operation, among other complementary services. IAC provides IAI with the opportunity to build new relationships with local companies in the UAE and in the Gulf countries, and to develop new ventures with partners in the local defense industry, government agencies, and academic institutions.
“IAC brings together the greatest minds in the space sector and we are very excited to participate in this event and showcase our latest cutting-edge technologies and insights as Israel’s leader in the sector,” said Shlomi Sudri, IAI’s Executive VP and General Manager of the Space Division. “The space sector is an important field where we can advance regional cooperation and bring to life new collaborations with our neighbors while learning from each other.”
IAI is one of the few companies in the world to offer end-to-end space solutions. In the wake of the Abraham Accords, IAI has entered business ventures in the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf countries and has created partnerships to promote transfer of knowledge, advancement of investments, and the development and commercialization of joint defense and civilian technologies. IAI first exhibited in Dubai at CyberTech in 2020 and will present at the Dubai Airshow this coming November.