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AQMAAR (SIRB)

Constellation name SIRB
Constellation area IoT / M2M
Constellation info

Advanced satellite connectivity network providing comprehensive Internet of Things coverage for the African continent.
Constellation status Prototype development
Launched satellites 0
Planned satellites 6
Satellite type 6U
Manufacturer In-house
First launch ?
Notes

LinkedIn descriptions contains the following (as of July 2026), but website focus is on IoT:
 
Logo AQMAAR logo
Name AQMAAR
Location Egypt
Created 2024
Socials
 
 

Last modified: 2026-07-22

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