Represented by the Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST) and the Saudi Space Agency (SSA), Saudi Arabia participated in the 67th session of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS), held in Vienna, Austria, from June 19 to 28, 2024. The participation indicates the Kingdom's commitment to promoting international collaboration, realizing the peaceful and sustainable utilization of outer space, and highlighting its efforts in this vital sector.
The participating delegation held the “Saudi Towards Space: Igniting the Space Sector” meeting, which was attended by over 80 leaders and specialists of the sector to discuss collaborative opportunities that will elevate the international space industry towards new horizons. The delegation showcased the Saudi Space sector progress, which was made possible through the country's leadership support, along with the Kingdom’s strides in promoting sustainability through many active initiatives including the organization of the Space Debris Conference, and its constant presence in international forums which reflect its commitment in achieving the peaceful use of outer space according to international principles.
Space exploration was also discussed, with Saudi Arabia highlighting it mission towards space which achieved many successes such as; conducting 14 pioneering educational experiments and researches. Along with showcasing the developments of the Saudi Space sector’s regulatory framework and governance. During the meeting many topics and visions were discussed, aimed at strengthening international partnerships to support space activities, promoting the Kingdom's endeavors to develop the sector and stimulating research and innovation in this field.
This participation affirms the Kingdom’s dedication to enhancing international collaborative efforts to ensure the peaceful and sustainable use of outer space.
Source: https://www.cst.gov.sa/en/mediacenter/pressreleases/Pages/2024062001.aspx