The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia participates in United Nations meetings on the peaceful uses of outer space
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 international cooperation in the fields of space science and modern technologies, and confirms its commitment to supporting global efforts aimed at exploring and using space in a way that serves humanity and achieves sustainable development.
Participants in the meeting discussed a number of important topics, including international laws governing space activities, ways to enhance safety in Earth's orbits, and the exchange of expertise and technical information among member states to ensure the responsible use of space.
This step is part of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which aims to develop the national space sector, build strategic global partnerships, and strengthen the Kingdom's position as a key player in the space technology and innovation sector at the international level.
At the conclusion of the meetings, the Saudi delegation emphasized the importance of continuing international dialogue to ensure the sustainability of space activities, expressing the Kingdom's aspiration to contribute more significantly to global initiatives aimed at developing space science for future generations.