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NEO Space Group (NSG) is a Saudi Arabia-based global space services company backed by the Public Investment Fund (PIF). NSG focuses on satellite communications, geospatial services, satellite navigation, and venture capital investments in space technologies. The company aims to develop commercial space operations, offering satellite and space solutions and services, with partnerships including SES and OQ Technology. NSG's activities support Saudi Vision 2030 by fostering economic diversification and job creation in the space sector.
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Neo Space Group was created to serve as a national champion in satellite manufacturing and operations.
The Public Investment Fund created Neo Space Group in 2024.
Saudia plans to provide complimentary high-speed internet service to all guests under its partnership with Neo Space Group.
The Neo Space Group and Saudia service is powered by NSG Skywaves and uses SES’s Open Orbits multi-orbit network.
Neo Space Group is launching a new in-flight connectivity service in partnership with Saudia.
Neo Space Group has established capabilities across geospatial and Earth Observation, satellite communications, and in-flight connectivity.
Neo Space Group plans to deepen its role across government and commercial sectors in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.
Martijn Blanken had led Neo Space Group since its inception in 2024.
SGS-1 is a joint venture between Neo Space Group and Hellas Sat.
Neo Space Group appointed Haithem Mohammed Mojil Alfaraj as its new CEO on April 9.
Neo Space Group was launched to establish a national space champion and accelerate the development of Saudi Arabia’s space economy.
Neo Space Group was launched by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund in May 2024.
Neo Space Group’s next phase will focus on advancing commercialization of sovereign space infrastructure, including the SGS-1 satellite.
Before joining Neo Space Group, Haithem Mohammed Mojil Alfaraj served as group chief technology officer at Saudi Telecom Company.
Haithem Mohammed Mojil Alfaraj replaced Martijn Blanken as CEO of Neo Space Group.
Neo Space Group has acquired Taqnia ETS, UP42, and Display Interactive.
Neo Space Group targets in-flight connectivity as a key market focus.
In November 2025, Neo Space Group secured a contract to equip all 34 of Thai Airways’ Boeing 787 aircraft with its multi-orbit in-flight connectivity solution.
Neo Space Group’s NSG Skywaves is an in-flight connectivity solution intended for passenger aircraft.
Riyadh Air signed a partnership deal with Neo Space Group to equip Riyadh Air’s Airbus A321 fleet with NSG Skywaves on January 26, 2026.