INNOSPACE (KS:462350) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Madari Space to cooperate on the joint development and commercialization of space data centers in the UAE.
Through this MOU, INNOSPACE and Madari Space will jointly explore new space business, focusing on the establishment of space data centers, the development of launch and satellite operation–linked services, and the identification of related commercialization opportunities.
The two companies will collaborate to identify launch service opportunities in line with the growing global demand for space-based technologies, while also exploring pathways for technical integration and sustainable business models. INNOSPACE will leverage its comprehensive service portfolio, encompassing system development, component and system-level environmental testing, launch operations, and data transmission, whereas Madari Space will contribute its specialized expertise in orbital data center development and strong regional networks. Together, the partners aim to advance practical collaboration toward establishing next-generation, space-based data infrastructure platforms.
Madari Space, headquartered in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, is a space data center development startup that combines high-capacity data storage technology and satellite-based high-performance computing to provide secure, reliable, and AI-driven data solutions for global users. Supported by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF) under the UAE Ministry of Finance, the company is developing a next-generation data storage and processing infrastructure operating in LEO. In collaboration with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) and the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), Madari Space plans to launch a pilot orbital data center system into LEO in 2026.
This collaboration reflects our shared ambition to push the boundaries of how nations secure and manage their most critical data. Madari Space brings a new model of sovereign, orbital data infrastructure designed for reliability, privacy, and advanced AI processing. We are committed to supporting South Korea’s efforts to strengthen the protection of national data assets and look forward to engaging with the Korean government on future initiatives,” said Dr. Shareef Al Romaithi, Founder and CEO of Madari Space.
This MOU marks a strategic starting point for building new space technologies and business models through collaboration with a UAE company. The combination of INNOSPACE’s integrated service platform and Madari Space’s regional network and expertise in space data centers will serve as a solid foundation for creating long-term, global business opportunities in the sector,” said Soojong Kim, Founder and CEO of INNOSPACE.