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20250816746Saudi Arabia, represented by the Saudi Space Agency and the Communications, Space and Technology Commission, participated in the 69th session of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS), held in Vienna from 10 to 18 June 2026, as part of its efforts to strengthen international cooperation and support the peaceful and sustainable use of outer space.
During the session, the Saudi Space Agency, in cooperation with the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, organized a side event titled “The Price of Progress: Space Debris and the Future of Sustainability,” highlighting the challenges posed by space debris and its impact on the long-term sustainability of space activities.
The session also addressed key topics related to the long-term sustainability of outer space activities, the implementation of the Space2030 Agenda, and the future role of COPUOS, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s growing role in supporting the development of international space policies and governance.