وكالة الفضاء السعودية
The Saudi Space Agency (SSA) is a government agency responsible for advancing Saudi Arabia's space initiatives and positioning the Kingdom as a global hub in the space sector. Established in 2018 and elevated to agency status in 2023, the SSA focuses on developing space-related policies and programs, fostering innovation, and strengthening international cooperation. Key activities include human spaceflight programs, satellite systems development, space exploration missions, and investment in space sciences. The SSA aims to contribute to local scientific and economic advancement through space exploration, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030.
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In several hours, the SLS upper stage will deploy four CubeSats from Argentina’s Comisión Nacional de Actividades Espaciales, the German Aerospace Center, Korea AeroSpace Administration, and Saudi Space Agency.
The upper stage is expected to deploy four CubeSats from Argentina's Comisión Nacional de Actividades Espaciales, Germany Space Agency, Korea AeroSpace Administration, and Saudi Space Agency for scientific investigations and technology demonstrations.
The World Economic Forum produced a report titled "Clear Orbit, Secure Future: A Call to Action on Space Debris" in partnership with the Centre for Space Futures, the Saudi Space Agency, LeoLabs, and Novaspace.
The Saudi Space Agency visited major Chinese space institutions to explore strategic collaborations in satellite development and advanced research.
The Saudi Space Agency plans to launch its first dedicated satellite for monitoring solar activity, developed in partnership with NASA.
KFSHRC signed a new agreement with the Saudi Space Agency in 2025 to expand cooperation in biotechnology and astronaut health.
Victoria Woodburn collaborates with the Saudi Space Agency’s Centre for Space Futures on a forthcoming study translating the risk of orbital debris into economic terms.
The Saudi Space Agency has launched the global DebriSolver Competition to encourage solutions for challenges posed by space debris.
The Saudi Space Agency has concluded the Madak Space competition, which involved student-led experiments conducted aboard the ISS during the AX-4 mission.
The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs partnered with the Saudi Space Agency for the Space Debris Conference.
The Saudi Space Agency and the Egyptian Space Agency signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 2023-12-20 to cooperate in peaceful space endeavours.