The Saudi Space Agency (SSA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) on space activities and the use of outer space for peaceful purposes. The MoC was signed on behalf of the Saudi Space Agency by H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Saud Al-Tamimi, Acting CEO, and on behalf of JAXA by its President, Dr. Hiroshi Yamakawa.
The MoC aims to strengthen cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Japan across a number of areas, including space applications, utilization of the space environment, space science and exploration, space transportation, research and development, strengthening space industries, education and outreach, human capital development, and training.
The MoC comes as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Japan in the space sector, expand areas of partnership, and facilitate the exchange of expertise and knowledge, contributing to capability development and supporting the peaceful use of outer space.