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Concise original overview of commercial satellite constellations,
small satellite rocket launchers and NewSpace funding options.
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Orbitworks (Altair)

Constellation name	Altair
Constellation field	Earth Observation
Constellation info	AI-enabled Earth observation fleet. Assembled and integrated in Abu Dhabi. Multi-sensor payloads.
Constellation state	Prototype development
Launched satellites	0
Planned satellites	10
Form factor	Smallsat
Manufacturer	Loft Orbital
First launch	2026
Notes	Loft Orbital forms joint venture with UAE-based firm to scale satellite production in the Middle East, 2024-08-25.

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Company	Orbitworks (Marlan Space, Loft Orbital)
Funding	$100M+
Nation	United Arab Emirates
Founded	2024
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Last modified: 2025-05-29

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