The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the Saudi Space Agency (SSA), and the Federative Republic of Brazil, represented by the Brazilian Space Agency, signed an agreement Thursday to strengthen their bilateral partnership in the exploration and peaceful use of outer space.
The agreement is part of the official visit by SSA Chief Executive Dr. Mohammed bin Saud Altamimi to participate in the fifth Space Economy Leaders Meeting (SELM) being held September 11 to 13 in Foz do Iguacu, Brazil. The event is attended by leaders of space agencies from the Group of Twenty (G20) countries and executives from major Brazilian space companies.
In his statement, Dr. Altamimi emphasized that the support and empowerment of the space sector by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Supreme Space Council, reflect the Kingdom's ambition to become a global leader in the space economy, which is expected to reach $2 trillion by 2035.
The agreement encompasses a wide range of space-related cooperation, including fundamental space science research, remote sensing, space communications technologies, space biology, weather monitoring, satellite research and development, and ground infrastructure for space systems,
The SSA’s ongoing efforts to deepen its partnerships with regional and global stakeholders reflect its unwavering commitment to fostering cooperation and advancing progress in the space sector. Its dedication aims to grow the space economy and drive innovations and scientific research in space for the benefit of all humanity.
The Saudi Space Agency is the Kingdom’s champion responsible for developing and growing its space sector thereby positioning the Kingdom as a leader in space. Focused on supporting economic growth, stimulating innovation, and scientific research, the agency is making steady progress towards achieving its ambitious goals.
Through key initiatives that include specialized training programs to prepare Saudi astronauts, as well as building international strategic partnerships and developing a local space industry capable of supporting economic diversification and ensuring its sustainability. These efforts highlight the Saudi Space Agency’s commitment to inspiring future generations and paving the way for them to make international contributions to the Kingdom’s future within the global scientific community.
The Brazilian Space Agency, the central body of the National System for the Development of Space Activities (SINDAE), is an autarchy linked to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI), responsible for coordinating and executing the Brazilian Space Policy.
Since its creation, on February 10, 1994, the Agency has worked for the efforts of the Brazilian State in promoting the well-being of society, through the employment of the space sector.
