Marlan Space builds the UAE’s commercial space ecosystem by partnering with startups and established aerospace firms to deliver end‑to‑end satellite solutions, launch capabilities, and in‑space services worldwide.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Customers seeking satellite missions face limited regional manufacturing capacity, fragmented launch services, and a lack of integrated in‑space support, which leads to long lead times, high costs, and dependence on distant providers.
Solution
Marlan Space creates a UAE‑based commercial space ecosystem by partnering with startups and established aerospace firms to offer end‑to‑end satellite solutions. Through its joint‑venture Orbitworks, it operates a 5,000 sqm facility capable of producing up to 50 remote‑sensing satellites per year, each up to 500 kg, leveraging over seven years of heritage from Loft Orbital. The company also develops regional rocket manufacturing, testing infrastructure, and launch site capabilities to provide reliable, locally sourced launch services. By integrating satellite integration, launch, and in‑space services under one platform, Marlan Space reduces mission lead times, lowers costs, and enables customers to access the full space value chain from Abu Dhabi.
Target Audience
Primary customers are satellite operators, Earth‑observation service providers, and aerospace startups that require cost‑effective manufacturing and launch solutions, as well as government agencies seeking sovereign space capabilities.
Features
- 5,000 sqm satellite integration plant delivering up to 50 remote‑sensing satellites annually, with heritage from Loft Orbital
- Capability to manufacture satellites up to 500 kg, supporting a range of Earth observation and commercial payloads
- Joint‑venture model that combines UAE regional partners with international aerospace expertise
- Ongoing development of rocket manufacturing and testing facilities to establish regional launch capabilities
- Exploration of launch site development in the UAE and neighboring regions to provide sovereign launch services
- End‑to‑end service offering that includes satellite design, integration, launch, and in‑space operations