https://spacewatch.global/tag/saudi-arabia/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:25:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/saudi-arabia/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/01/spacewatchgl-opinion-what-saudi-arabias-space-strategy-reveals-about-the-future-of-global-cooperation-and-europes-role-in-it/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=70317
Written by Markus Hauser
In recent weeks, I spent several days in Riyadh speaking with policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders who are shaping Saudi Arabia’s growing space ambitions. I arrived with a good understanding of Vision 2030 from reports and briefings. I left with a much clearer sense of what it looks like when a national strategy is actively lived and implemented.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/10/space-cafe-radio-with-philippe-carette/ Thu, 23 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=68513 Join us for a captivating episode of Space Café Radio as your host, Torsten Kriening, sits down with Philippe Carette, now President of Satellite Communications at NSG - Neo Space Group, during the World Space Business Week in Paris. Listen into an insightful discussion on the future of in-flight connectivity and how NSG's recent acquisition of Display Interactive strengthens its role as a global leader in integrated satellite and aviation services. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/04/qosmosys-establishes-business-and-rd-headquarters-in-riyadh/ Fri, 18 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=64973 Qosmosys has opened an office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to consolidate R&D efforts and to establish Riyadh as the central hub for all Qosmosys business operations within the next two years.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/07/cst-grants-neo-space-group-permit-for-eo-platform-service/ Mon, 22 Jul 2024 06:00:11 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56231 The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced that the Neo Space Group has won the competition for obtaining a permit to provide Earth Observation (EO) Platform Service. This aims to create the appropriate environment to enable the private sector to establish and develop Earth Observation services and emerging businesses in the Kingdom and to stimulate its contribution to the Kingdom’s gross domestic product (GDP) by developing value-added Space products.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/05/pif-launches-nsg-to-boost-saudi-arabias-space-industry/ Wed, 29 May 2024 06:00:46 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=55381 The Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) has announced the establishment of the Neo Space Group (NSG), a wholly-owned PIF company that will become a national champion in the satellite and space sector. The development of the aerospace sector is in line with PIF's strategy to unlock the potential of promising sectors in Saudi Arabia. NSG will consequently enhance the space and satellite sector by developing local capabilities and boosting its strategic position within the growing global space economy]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/09/planetek-italia-to-provide-eo-for-saudi-green-initiative/ Thu, 28 Sep 2023 06:00:52 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=51359 Planetek Italia announced on the 20th of September its latest contract win in Saudi Arabia. It will collaborate with its Saudi partner, Geosystems Middle East (GeosystemsME) to provide monitoring services based on Earth Observation (EO) for afforestation initiatives in the Kingdom. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/oq-technology-partners-iot-squared-for-iot-connectivity/ Fri, 19 May 2023 06:00:55 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=48863 OQ Technology and IoT Squared have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for IoT connectivity using 5G protocol through Shabbab Al Ghamdi for IoT Squared and Omar Qaise, Founder and CEO of OQ Technology.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/02/axiom-space-announces-axiom-mission-2-crew/ Tue, 14 Feb 2023 07:00:51 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=46607 Axiom Space has announced the full crew complement for Axiom Mission 2 (Ax-2), the second all-private mission to the International Space Station (ISS). ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/11/space-cafe-radio-on-tour-in-riyadh-with-dr-valanathan-munsami/ Thu, 17 Nov 2022 08:00:30 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=44766 In this episode of Space Cafè Radio Editor in Chief Dr. Emma Gatti spoke with Dr. Valanathan Munsami, the Senior Advisor to the CEO of the Saudi Space Agency. This interview took place during the Connecting the World from the Skies forum, which was held in Riyadh from the 8th to the 10th of November 2022. The conference was hosted by the International Telecommunication Union and the Communications, Space & Technology Commission of Saudi Arabia with the theme being “connecting the unconnected”. Important indications of where Saudi Arabia wants to situate itself within the global Space economy, the directions it wants to follow, the vision it would like to cultivate, and the investment it intends to pursue, were showcased. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/09/saudi-arabia-launches-astronaut-program-and-partners-with-axiom-to-fly-two-astronauts-to-space/ Mon, 26 Sep 2022 06:00:48 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=43505 Human spaceflight services provider Axiom Space, has signed an agreement with the Saudi Space Commission (SSC) for a future flight opportunity no earlier than 2023, Axiom said. Under the agreement, Axiom will train Saudi astronauts for human spaceflight and conducting scientific research in space.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/07/saudi-arabia-joins-the-artemis-accords/ Mon, 18 Jul 2022 06:00:13 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=42188 Saudi Arabia is the newest country to join the Artemis Accords, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable space exploration for the benefit of all mankind guided by a common set of principles, NASA said. The Accords was signed by the CEO of the Saudi Space Commission, Mohammed bin Saud Al-Tamimi, on behalf of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/10/oneweb-partners-with-neom-in-saudi-arabia-to-connect-the-region/ Wed, 27 Oct 2021 06:00:33 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=36787&preview=true&preview_id=36787 The British LEO operator OneWeb and the Saudi-Arabian megacity project NEOM want to bring high-speed satellite connectivity to Saudi Arabia, the wider Middle East and neighboring East African countries, OneWeb announced. The NEOM Tech & Digital Holding – the first company established as a subsidiary]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/06/lockheed-martin-partners-with-taqnia-to-build-new-satellite-ground-system-for-ksa/ Wed, 10 Jun 2020 05:00:27 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=23354 Following the successful launch and operation of Saudi Arabia’s newest commercial communications satellite, SaudiGeoSat-1 (SGS-1), Lockheed Martin has been selected to develop a new ground system to control, manage and operate the satellite. The Saudi Technology Development and Investment Company (TAQNIA) and Lockheed Martin will develop and deploy the new ground segment for the secure and commercial operations of SGS-1.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/04/satellites-map-the-global-flow-of-oil/ Thu, 09 Apr 2020 05:00:38 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=21317 Demand for oil has collapsed due to the coronavirus pandemic just as supply is about to strengthen because of a dispute between Russia and Saudi Arabia. As a result, oil prices have sunk to levels not seen since 2002.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/04/axess-networks-announces-joint-venture-with-middle-east-telecommunications-co/ Fri, 03 Apr 2020 05:00:02 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=21173 AXESS Networks (AXESS), a global leader of satellite-based communications solutions, announced on 31 March 2020 that it will further strengthen its market presence in the Middle East:]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/03/uks-inmarsat-launches-connectivity-services-in-saudi-arabia-across-land-sea-and-air/ Thu, 26 Mar 2020 06:00:24 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=20945 Global mobile satellite communications firm Inmarsat announced on 18 February 2020 that it will bring its world-leading maritime, aviation, and enterprise connectivity solutions to customers based in Saudi Arabia through new partner agreements.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/03/saudi-space-commission-casts-wide-net-for-space-cooperation/ Tue, 10 Mar 2020 06:00:44 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=20396 The Saudi Space Commission (SSC) is casting a wide net in its aim to create space cooperation arrangements with friendly countries around the world, with agreements or discussions underway with countries such as Greece, Kuwait, Brazil, Australia, and France.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/03/bahrains-nssa-issues-request-for-tender-for-3u-cubesat-mou-with-roscosmos-approved/ Thu, 05 Mar 2020 06:00:43 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=20248 Bahrain's National Space Science Agency (NSSA) issued a Request for Tenders on 18 February 2020 for a 3U CubeSat, a basic ground station, and the satellite's launch. The closing date for the submission of tenders is 25 March 2020.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/02/saudi-space-authority-blasts-off-as-prince-sultan-chairs-first-meeting/ Wed, 26 Feb 2020 06:00:28 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=19691 Saudi Prince Sultan bin Salman on chaired the first meeting of the Saudi Space Authority’s board of directors on 24 February 2020.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/02/saudi-space-programme-to-establish-national-training-base/ Mon, 24 Feb 2020 06:00:07 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=19693 The Space Generations Program (Ajyal) launched by the Saudi Space Commission will contribute towards establishing a national base for human capital in the space sector, said Abdul Aziz Al Al-Sheikh, CEO of the Saudi Space Commission.]]>