ADFD secures dedicated satellite capacity
The capacity is part of a 10-satellite constellation; monitoring access is expected after commissioning.
- Publish date: 2026-10-02
- Category: Standards & Policy
- Original source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)
- Reading time: 1 min read
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) marked the start of its first dedicated satellite capacity through Orbitworks’ Altair constellation on 2 October 2026. It is within a constellation of 10 AI-enabled, multi-sensor satellites assembled and integrated in Abu Dhabi.
Once commissioned, it is expected to let ADFD task satellite imagery, access high-resolution Earth-observation data and use Orbitworks’ digital mission-control platform to monitor development projects, infrastructure and environmental conditions across multiple countries. Full operational service is not reported.