RIYADH: The Saudi Space Agency (SSA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sierra Space, a US leading firm in the sector of space technologies, to exchange skills, knowledge, and experiences and develop national capabilities and competencies in sectors related to the space field and its technologies.
This confirms the Agency’s commitment to increasing its international partnerships in the area of space, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Friday.
According to the SPA, the MoU was inked by the Saudi Space Agency Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Mohammed bin Saud Al-Tamimi, and Sierra Space Chief Executive Officer, Tom Vice.
Saudi Space Agency, US Sierra Space Ink MoU to Develop National Capabilities in Space: SPA
The signing ceremony was attended by the Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Space Agency, Engineer Abdullah bin Amer Al-Sawaha, who leads the delegation of the digital economy, space and innovation system.
This is on an official trip to the US, to deepen and enhance further partnerships in various sectors of space, innovation and technology.
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The SPA further reported that with this MoU and other memorandums, and agreements concluded with US parties specialized in space and its exploration, Saudi Space Agency seeks to share its aspirations, develop and create specialized training programs for students and employees.
This contributes to the progress of the local and international space sector, and building a sustainable future driven by innovation.
