Saudi Arabia’s national astronomy and space team continues its quest at the 2025 International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) in Mumbai, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
The students are currently tackling a wide range of scientific challenges that truly define this prestigious global competition.
Held from August 11 to 21, the IOAA has brought together approximately 300 students from 64 countries, along with over 140 team leaders and observers from across the world.
The Saudi team consisted of five students who previously obtained required training and supervision from the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba) in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and the Saudi Space Agency (SSA) and sponsored by Neo Group.
The Saudi students began their participation with a theoretical test, designed to evaluate the depth of their scientific knowledge and their ability to tackle with advanced concepts in astronomy and astrophysics.
Consequently, they faced a practical test, putting their skills to the test in celestial observation, identifying stars and planets, and solving hands-on problems using telescopes and other observational tools.
Moreover, they took part in a data analysis test, designed to assess their ability to process and interpret astronomical data, extract meaningful results, as well as perform statistical analyses.
Notably, this marks the Kingdom’s second appearance in the competition, following its 2024 debut, where the team secured three bronze medals.
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