The Space Debris Conference, organized by the Saudi Space Agency in collaboration with UNOOSA and the Communications and Space Technology Commission, concluded with over 470 global experts converging to address space debris challenges and harness Fourth Industrial Revolution opportunities for the space economy.
Key sessions, including “Modern Technologies and Strategic Measures and Their Impact on Space Traffic Management,” highlighted AI’s role in enhancing space traffic flow and collision prediction. The “Focus on the Sky” session emphasized the necessity of international collaboration in tracking and predicting space objects for safety and sustainability.
In the final session, “Towards Innovative Solutions for Space Debris Challenges,” discussions stressed the need for effective legislative frameworks and adaptive preventive measures, calling for collaboration across academia, regulatory bodies, the private sector, and government entities.
The opening ceremony featured prominent figures, including Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology, H.E. Eng. Abdullah Alswaha, Saudi Space Agency CEO, Dr. Mohammed Saud Al-Tamimi, and Secretary General of ITU, Doreen Bogdan-Martin.
Participants acknowledged Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation and hosting role, recognizing the Kingdom’s integrated digital capabilities driving advancements in space, technology, and innovation.
Memoranda of cooperation were signed with NorthStar and LeoLabs during the conference, aiming to enhance collaboration in space situational awareness and monitoring.
Scientific discussions resulted in recommendations for effective global governance mechanisms to address space debris challenges. The conference reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to environmental sustainability and adopting best practices in satellite domains for civil purposes.
