The Kingdom participates in United Nations meetings on the peaceful uses of outer space
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia participated in the 69th 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 to confirm its commitment to cooperating with the international community to develop space technologies and use them in a safe and beneficial manner for humanity.
Participants in the meeting discussed a number of important topics, including international laws governing space, how to protect the space environment, and enhancing technical and scientific cooperation among the member states of the committee.
This step is part of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which aims to develop the national space sector and support innovation and scientific research, to ensure a leading position for the Kingdom in this vital field at the global level.
At the conclusion of the meetings, the Saudi delegation emphasized the importance of continuing international dialogue to ensure the peaceful and sustainable use of outer space, in a way that achieves development and prosperity for all countries of the world.