

Space Tech Is Reinventing Energy on Earth
As the UAE and Saudi Arabia expand their energy and space programs, attention is turning to power systems that can operate independently in extreme conditions—both
Viktor Shpakovsky is the General Partner of Beyond Earth Ventures, a venture capital fund focused on frontier technologies with both terrestrial and space applications. He is a data-driven early-stage investor specializing in Post-AI Deep Tech, with a global portfolio of over 100 startups and five exits. Viktor backs companies from space systems and robotics to energy innovation and next-gen biotech. His portfolio includes category-defining startups such as Anthropic, Deel, Impulse Space, Boom Supersonic, Xona, Apptronik, Stoke Space, and Axiom Space.
As the UAE and Saudi Arabia expand their energy and space programs, attention is turning to power systems that can operate independently in extreme conditions—both
In recent years, the United Arab Emirates has captured global attention through ambitious projects that once seemed reserved for space superpowers. From launching its Mars