| وكالة الفضاء السعودية | |
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| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | SSA |
| Former name | Saudi Space Commission |
| Formed | December 27, 2018 |
| Type | Space agency |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Saudi Arabia |
| Headquarters | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Abdullah Alswaha | |
| Chief Executive Officer | Muhammad al-Tamimi |
| Owner |  Saudi Arabia |
| Website | Official English Website |
The Saudi Space Agency (SSA; Arabic: وكالة الفضاء السعودية), previously known as the Saudi Space Commission (SSC), is a Saudi independent government entity established by a royal order on December 27, 2018 and elevated to an agency on June 14, 2023.[1] The agency is chaired by Abdullah Alswaha, the Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology.[2]
On July 17, 2024 it was reported that the Saudi Space Agency signed a space agreement with NASA to collaborate on civilian space research and explorations. This is another step forward on the country's ambition to create a robust space sector.[3]
- ^ Obeid, Ghinwa (14 June 2023). "Saudi Space Commission elevated to Saudi Space Agency, expanding Kingdom's ambitions". Al Arabiya English. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ "Board Members". ssa.gov.sa. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
- ^ "Nasa, Saudi Arabia sign space agreement". gulfnews.com. 2024-07-17. Retrieved 2024-07-17.