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Saudi Space Agency

SA

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.

gov civilFounded 2018
History · 1 eventJun 13, 2023 · Saudi Space Commission reorganized into Saudi Space Agency
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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.

PlanValue 4.0Apr 2, 2026Artemis II is Headed to the Moon

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.

PlanCapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Apr 2, 2026NASA launches Artemis II crew on 10-day Moon flyby test mission

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.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 2.2Jan 29, 2026WEF’s Space Debris Report Projects Significant Costs

The Saudi Space Agency visited major Chinese space institutions to explore strategic collaborations in satellite development and advanced research.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 1.8Dec 1, 2025Middle East Space Roundup: 24 November to 2 December 2025

The Saudi Space Agency plans to launch its first dedicated satellite for monitoring solar activity, developed in partnership with NASA.

PlanRelationshipsValue 4.0Dec 1, 2025Middle East Space Roundup: 24 November to 2 December 2025

KFSHRC signed a new agreement with the Saudi Space Agency in 2025 to expand cooperation in biotechnology and astronaut health.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Oct 27, 2025Middle East Space Roundup: 20 to 26 October 2025

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.

RelationshipsPlanValue 3.6Oct 14, 2025Victoria Woodburn, World Economic Forum

The Saudi Space Agency has launched the global DebriSolver Competition to encourage solutions for challenges posed by space debris.

GeneralValue 2.0Sep 29, 2025Middle East Space Roundup: 22 to 28 September 2025

The Saudi Space Agency has concluded the Madak Space competition, which involved student-led experiments conducted aboard the ISS during the AX-4 mission.

PlanGeneralValue 3.5Jul 21, 2025Middle East Space Roundup: 14 to 20 July 2025

The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs partnered with the Saudi Space Agency for the Space Debris Conference.

RelationshipsValue 3.0Feb 12, 2024First Edition of the Space Debris Conference Debuts in Riyadh

The Saudi Space Agency and the Egyptian Space Agency signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 2023-12-20 to cooperate in peaceful space endeavours.

RelationshipsValue 3.6Jan 2, 2024Saudi, Egypt Space Agencies Signs MoU
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