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Space42 mulls funding round for satellite mapping project in Africa

The Abu Dhabi-backed company wants to expand the initiative announced last month that counts Microsoft and mapping software firm Esri as partners

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Space42 Arena building in Abu Dhabi

Space42, the Abu Dhabi-backed satellite communications company, is considering a new fundraising push to expand its satellite mapping project in Africa.

While the financing is in early talks and no formal target for the amount it will seek to raise...