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 as an affirmation of its commitment to cooperating with the international community to develop space technologies and use them in safe and beneficial ways for humanity.
The meeting discussed a number of important topics, including international laws governing space activities, ways to enhance technical cooperation between member states, and a discussion on challenges related to sustainability in outer space.
This participation is an additional step within the Kingdom's ongoing efforts to develop the national space sector, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to promote innovation and scientific research in various technical and scientific fields.
At the conclusion of the meetings, the Saudi delegation emphasized the importance of collective action to ensure that space remains a peaceful and sustainable environment for future generations, stressing the Kingdom's support for all international initiatives aimed at achieving this goal.