Today, the "Space Debris" conference kicked off in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the slogan "Towards Securing the Future of the Global Space Economy," with the presence of the Minister of Communications and Information Technology and Chairman of the Saudi Space Agency, Abdullah bin Amer Al-Swaha, and the CEO of the Saudi Space Agency, Mohammed bin Saud Al-Tamimi. The event features broad participation from over 50 countries worldwide, with 260 experts and speakers, alongside executives and leaders in the space sector globally.
The conference, organized by the Saudi Space Agency in partnership with the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) as a content partner, and the Communications, Space, and Technology Authority as a hosting partner, aims to raise awareness about the challenges of space debris to ensure a prosperous and safe future for space exploration. Through this conference, the Kingdom seeks to present a comprehensive roadmap to address the challenges posed by space debris by exploring regulations and policies to combat this issue, fostering research and innovation, and developing effective global mechanisms and governance to mitigate the effects of space debris.
On the first day of the conference, there will be four panel discussions and three keynote speeches discussing regulations and future directions in addressing the impacts of space debris. A range of ideas for future solutions aimed at eliminating risks and securing the Earth will be presented. The conference will also include an exhibition featuring local and international companies specialized in space technology and sciences, aimed at raising awareness about the risks of space debris and enhancing awareness of the rapid technological developments that contribute to addressing this challenge facing humanity as a whole.
