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Saudi Arabia Expands Space Policy

September 23, 2026

2 min read

Key Takeaways

Saudi Arabia elected First Vice-Chair of COPUOS.
New rules for telecommunications space stations.
Partnership with Egypt for joint satellite development.
Saudi space economy predicted to expand to $31.6 billion by 2035.

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Strategic Implications

Saudi Arabia's recent changes in space policy may indicate a shift towards greater international cooperation and investment in domestic industries, which could strengthen its position in the global space sector and suggests a growing focus on sustainability and climate monitoring.

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What Happened

Kingdom Invests in International Cooperation and Infrastructure

Saudi Arabia has been making significant changes in its space policy, including being elected First Vice-Chair of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space and partnering with Egypt for joint satellite development. The kingdom has also been working on new rules for telecommunications space stations and has predicted its space economy will expand to $31.6 billion by 2035. These developments were reported by Arab America, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s growing commitment to the space sector and its potential impact on the global industry.

Source | Originally Published: September 23, 2026

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