Space Academy
Building future skills in space
The Saudi Space Agency's Space Academy is a national initiative aims to develop human capabilities in the space sector through training programs, online webinars and workshops. Focusing on four knowledge areas including space business, space sciences, space engineering, and space applications and data, targeting enhancing knowledge in space sector.
Strategic Objectives
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Strengthening the Kingdom’s global leadership in the space sector in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.
Preparing and qualifying future leaders through professional training programs
Developing specialized human capital in the space sector.
Building competencies that drive innovation and enhance the knowledge economy.
Online Webinar Schedule 2026
This webinar explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of space exploration. It highlights how AI technologies enable advanced mission planning, autonomous navigation, intelligent data analysis, and real-time decision-making in complex space environments. In addition, it emphasizes the importance of artificial intelligence in advancing national ambitions in the space sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Webinar Details
- 🎤 Speaker: Dr. Latifah Almuqren, Associate Professor of Information Systems – Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU)
- 📅 Date: 7 April 2026
- 🕒 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (KSA Time)
- 📍 Location: Virtual (Online)
- 🌐 Language: English
- ✔️ Admission Criteria: Open to all
This webinar outlines the methods astronomers use to derive key properties of stars, such as temperature, chemical composition, motion, and age, using observational data and spectral analysis. It also highlights the role of scientific models and interpretation in translating starlight into physical understanding.
Webinar Details
- 🎤 Speaker: Dr. Samira Al-Harbi, Assistant Professor – Department of Astronomy and Space Science, King Abdulaziz University
- 📅 Date: 14 April 2026
- 🕒 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (KSA Time)
- 📍 Location: Virtual (Online)
- 🌐 Language: English
- ✔️ Admission Criteria: Open to all
This webinar focuses on engineering software for satellite systems, exploring system architectures and addressing key challenges such as radiation, resource limitations, real-time constraints, and ensuring reliability in the space environment.
Webinar Details
- 🎤 Speaker: Dr. Ziyad Alshaikh, Digital Transformation Leader, EY
- 📅 Date: 21 April 2026
- 🕒 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (KSA Time)
- 📍 Location: Virtual (Online)
- 🌐 Language: English
- ✔️ Admission Criteria: Open to all
This webinar provides a high-level overview of satellite communications (SATCOM). It explains how satellites operate, the differences between GEO, MEO, and LEO systems, and highlights real-world applications ranging from internet connectivity to national infrastructure. The session also emphasizes the growing importance of SATCOM for governments, businesses, and individuals.
Webinar Details
- 🎤 Speaker: Dr. Abdullah Aljohani, Senior Vice President – Advanced Engineering & Technology, Neo Space Group
- 📅 Date: 28 April 2026
- 🕒 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (KSA Time)
- 📍 Location: Virtual (Online)
- 🌐 Language: English
- ✔️ Admission Criteria: Open to all
Saudi Space Academy Achievements 2025
Our Initiatives and Achievements in 2025
In-class training programs delivered by the Space Academy for university graduates and experienced professionals, aimed at developing their scientific and practical skills across multiple areas covering technical, scientific, and business aspects of the space secto
Strategic Objectives
- • Qualify national talent with practical skills and specialized knowledge across various space fields
- • Invest in human capital through training programs that support sustainable sector growth
- • Enable participants to apply acquired skills to develop innovative space solutions and technologies
- • Strengthen participants’ capabilities in innovation and solving applied challenges in space through practical experience
- • Build a network of specialists and experts to support collaboration and knowledge exchange
Implemented Training Programs
A series of virtual awareness webinars aimed at disseminating knowledge and enhancing public awareness of space fields, sciences, and technologies, with participation from local and international experts and specialists
Strategic Objectives
- • Raise awareness in the space sector by highlighting fundamental concepts and advanced space technologies
- • Clarify the role of space technologies in supporting various sectors and highlight their impact on daily life and national development
- • Inspire students, professionals, and enthusiasts to explore space fields and their educational and future career pathways
- • Enhance knowledge exchange through an interactive platform that facilitates simplified learning and idea sharing
- • Build an engaged national community interested in the space sector
An educational initiative targeting university students, focused on raising awareness and building foundational knowledge of the space sector through applied training content that combines lectures, case studies, and group activities
Strategic Objectives
- • Enable students to acquire a clear and comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts of space mission design and its various operations
- • Strengthen practical skills through interactive sessions, group exercises, and real case studies drawn from actual space projects
- • Enhance students’ readiness for space projects and qualify them to contribute effectively to related initiatives by combining theoretical knowledge with practical application
- • Prepare students for career paths in the space sector by introducing job opportunities and required specializations
Main Program Tracks
Our Success Partners
The Space Academy collaborated with several academic to implement its initiatives during 2025
