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MKGT & Space Sovereignty, MKGT: First UAE Satellite Manufacturer

MKGT is establishing the UAE's first end-to-end satellite manufacturing facility. By combining the expertise of Roscosmos veterans with disruptive orbital technologies, MKGT is transforming the Emirates into a global hub for space infrastructure and satellite-based media.

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Challenge

  • Breaking the UAE's reliance on foreign-built satellite hardware and integration
  • Scaling production of SmallSats to meet growing regional demand for communication and observation
  • Developing a world-first viable platform for orbital advertising (DLight)
  • Integrating legacy space engineering standards into a modern, agile startup ecosystem

Approach

Transfer of expertise: Assembling a core team of senior engineers from Roscosmos and global space agencies

01

Building a Tier-1 production line in the UAE for 50kg - 250kg satellite classes

02

Proprietary Payload Development: Engineering the DLight pixel-system for space-to-earth visual projection

03

Securing $15M in seed funding to finalize the Phase-1 manufacturing facility and lab

04

Results

Our goal is not just to launch satellites, but to build the machines that build them. We are creating a sovereign industrial base that allows the UAE to lead the next space race.

Founding Team, MKGT
$15M
Seed Round
Capital raised for 10% equity stake
Sovereign
Capability
Full cycle: design, build, and integrate
DLight
Innovation
Patented orbital advertising technology
100%
UAE Based
In-country manufacturing and testing

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