ARCHE ORBITAL SYSTEMS Signs Strategic MoU with MSRO to Advance National Space Capabilities for the Maldives

Dubai / Male’ November 18, 2025 – ARCHE ORBITAL SYSTEMS, a global space-technology company specializing in advanced mission design and in-orbit services operations, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Maldives Space Research Organization (MSRO). The agreement marks a significant step in strengthening the Maldives’ national space ambitions and expanding collaboration across mission design, in-orbit operations, and space domain awareness.

Under the MoU, ARCHE and MSRO will jointly develop capabilities in Earth-observation mission design, tailored constellation architecture, payload hosting opportunities, satellite inspection and diagnostics, orbital debris assessment, and education and training programs for Maldivian talent. The collaboration will leverage ARCHE’s Alpha Centauri mission analysis and design center, and Xenthra in-orbit servicing spacecrafts to support environmental monitoring, climate resilience, and the broader development of a sustainable space-based infrastructure.

Strategic Engagement Supporting the MoU
During the Dubai Airshow and subsequent regional engagements, ARCHE’s CEO Juan Pablo Garavaglia held key discussions to reinforce the foundations of this MoU and explore additional partnership pathways. These meetings included:

• His Excellency Eng. Salem Butti Salem Al Qubaisi, Director General, UAE Space Agency
• Dr. Hamdullah Mohib, CEO of Marlan Space
• Roberto Provera, Director New Initiatives, Partnerships and Innovation of ThalesAlenia Space
• Pietro Andronico, CEO of Nurjana Technologies
• Thomasina Garza, Director International Business, Axiom Space

These strategic dialogues reflect ARCHE’s deepening involvement across the Middle East and its commitment to supporting emerging space nations through technology, partnerships, and sustainable mission planning.

ARCHE also acknowledges the pivotal role of Senior Advisor Rajeeshwaran Moorthy, whose strategic foresight and regional engagement were instrumental in bringing ARCHE and MSRO together to finalize the MoU and enable the series of high-level meetings that surrounded it.

Statements
Juan Pablo Garavaglia, CEO of ARCHE, said:
“This MoU with MSRO marks a defining moment in ARCHE’s mission to empower emerging space nations. The Maldives—at the forefront of climate vulnerability—holds the potential to lead globally in space-based ocean research and conservation. We are honored to support MSRO’s journey in building sovereign capabilities, and in establishing a center of excellence where space innovation directly contributes to planetary resilience and ocean sustainability”

About ARCHE Orbital Systems
ARCHE ORBITAL SYSTEMS is a U.S.-based space-technology company developing next-generation in-orbit services and operations, space mission analysis and optimization, and sustainable space-operations capabilities. Through its Alpha Centauri space mission center of excellence, Keplr-IQ fleet optimization software and Xenthra servicer spacecrafts, ARCHE supports governments, commercial operators, and emerging space nations in designing, deploying, and maintaining advanced space missions.

About Maldives Space Research Organisation (MSRO)
The Maldives Space Research Organisation (MSRO) is the national space agency of the Maldives, dedicated to advancing scientific research, climate-resilience initiatives, and international collaboration through space technology. MSRO leads the Maldives’ efforts to participate meaningfully in the global space economy while supporting talent development and sustainable innovation.