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- The agency invited interested participants to register at ssa.gov.sa/SDC26. It also announced the launch of the global DebriSolver Competition, to be held during the conference
RIYADH: The Saudi Space Agency will host the second International Space Debris Conference in Riyadh on Jan. 26鈥�27, 2026, according to a Saudi Press Agency report.
The event is part of the agency鈥檚 efforts to strengthen the Kingdom鈥檚 leadership in global initiatives for the sustainability of the space sector.
The conference aims to foster international dialogue, develop joint policies to mitigate the growing impact of space debris, promote global cooperation on sustainable solutions and innovative technologies, and support strategies for the long-term sustainability of the space environment.
The agency invited interested participants to register at ssa.gov.sa/SDC26. It also announced the launch of the global DebriSolver Competition, to be held during the conference.
The competition seeks innovative solutions to address space debris challenges, focusing on technical, regulatory, economic, and social aspects. The registration deadline for the competition is Aug. 30, with applications accepted at ssa.gov.sa/c-ar.
The first edition, held in Riyadh in 2024, drew participants from over 50 countries, as well as international organizations and global companies. It concluded with recommendations aimed at raising awareness about the importance of managing space debris.