Riyadh: The Saudi Space Agency (SSA) participated in the 2024 International Forum on Non-Terrestrial Networks, organized by the Communications, Space, and Technology Commission in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The event was held on November 25-26 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

According to Saudi Press Agency, this participation underscores the agency’s role as a future partner. The agency aims to support the development of space communication technologies and enhance international cooperation to achieve a sustainable future for communications and space exploration.

The forum featured intensive discussions on the future of non-terrestrial networks, their significance in sustaining global communications, and their role in supporting space missions. The SSA contributed through expert-led panel sessions, addressing key topics such as the space economy, achieving sustainability in space, and the role of non-terrestrial networks in supporting deep space exploration.

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articipation emphasized its leadership role in enabling the space sector, highlighting the importance of technological advancement and international collaboration to tackle sector challenges and strengthen space communications infrastructure.

The release added that the SSA’s participation in the forum reflects its strong commitment to enhancing the Kingdom’s national, regional, and international presence in the space sector and supporting technological innovation to serve sustainable development goals. This strategic partnership represents an important step toward building a more sustainable future in the field of space communications.