The Saudi Space Agency (SSA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sierra Space, a U.S. leading company in the field of space technologies, to exchange knowledge, skills, and experiences and develop national capabilities and competencies in fields related to the space sector and its technologies, which confirms the Agency’s commitment to expanding its global partnerships in the area of space.
The memorandum was signed by SSA CEO, Dr. Mohammed bin Saud Al-Tamimi, and Sierra Space CEO, Tom Vice.
The signing ceremony was attended by the Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the SSA, Eng. Abdullah bin Amer Al-Sawaha, who heads the delegation of the digital economy, space, and innovation system, which is on an official visit to the United States of America, to deepen and enhance partnerships in various areas of technology, space, and innovation.
With this MoU and other memorandums, and agreements concluded with U.S. parties specialized in space and its exploration, the SSA seeks to share its aspirations, develop and create specialized training programs for students and employees, which contributes to the growth of the local and global space sector, and building a sustainable future driven by innovation.