The Saudi Space Agency has launched two Saudi satellites, designed by students from Umm Al-Qura University and Prince Sultan University.
The satellites were designed as part of the “SARI” competition for building and designing small satellites.
The satellites were launched on an international space mission, marking a national achievement that reflects the Saudi Vision of empowering local talent to achieve leadership in space sciences and innovation.
The launch crowns a competitive journey involving 42 Saudi universities and more than 480 student teams, who competed to design small satellites according to precise scientific and engineering standards.
The competition, launched by the Saudi Space Agency, aims to provide students with practical experience in satellite design, construction, and operation, while developing their skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, contributing to the preparation of a qualified national generation to lead the future of the Kingdom’s space sector.
Both projects aim to advance the use of space technologies to support development and scientific innovation.
“SARI” is a competitive platform aimed at promoting scientific innovation and technical research in the space sector. It provided students with the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge to advanced practical projects.
The competition also intends to strengthen collaboration between the Saudi Space Agency and universities, fostering strong communication bridges between academic institutions and the space sector, thus supporting efforts to meet the strategic needs of this vital industry.
To implement the projects, the Saudi Space Agency provided participants with a comprehensive learning environment, offering specialized supervision from a team of industry experts.
