Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Eng. Abdullah Alswaha, who also chairs the Board of the Saudi Space Agency, engaged in discussions with SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell and other executives during his official visit to the United States.ย
The conversations centered on enhancing the strategic partnership in space exploration and technology, as well as strengthening national capabilities in this field. This meeting is part of the Kingdom’s ongoing initiatives to advance its space sector and improve infrastructure. It explored both current and future developments in space endeavors, aimed at fostering a more advanced and prosperous future for humanity.
The visit will also feature meetings with key figures in the space industry, showcasing the burgeoning space sector in Saudi Arabia. This is expected to lead to increased collaboration in knowledge transfer, the development of human resources, and greater investment opportunities within the Saudi space sector.
In May 2024, Saudi Arabiaโsย Public Investment Fund (PIF) 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.
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