The Kingdom participates in the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space meetings
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia participated in the sixty-ninth session of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS), which was held in Vienna, Austria, from June 10 to 18, 2026.
This participation comes within the framework of the Kingdom's keenness to enhance its international role in the space sector, and as an affirmation of its commitment to cooperating with the international community to develop space technologies and use them in a safe and peaceful manner to serve humanity.
Participants in the meeting discussed a number of important topics, including international laws governing space activities and ways to enhance technical cooperation between member states, in addition to discussing challenges related to preserving the space environment and its sustainability for future generations.
This United Nations committee is considered a major global platform for discussing international cooperation in the fields of space exploration, the development of related sciences and technologies, and ensuring the use of these technologies in the areas of sustainable development.
Through these participations, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia continues to strengthen its position as a key player in the global space sector, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, which places great importance on innovation, scientific research, and the development of national capabilities in this vital field.