The Saudi Space Agency (SSA) has officially launched the winning experiments from its “Madak Space” competition to the International Space Station (ISS), as part of a global space mission that took off this morning from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
This milestone underscores the Kingdom’s commitment to advancing scientific research and nurturing future talent in the field of space science. According to an SSA press release, the mission features ten experiments developed by students from Saudi Arabia and across the Arab world. Moreover, these projects were selected through the “Madak Space” competition, held in collaboration with the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation “Misk” and the Ilmi Science Discovery and Innovation Center.
The initiative encourages young minds passionate about space science and technology to transform their ideas into practical experiments under microgravity conditions aboard the ISS. Additionally, the competition drew significant interest, attracting over 80,000 registrants and submissions across three main categories: arts, plant sciences, and engineering.
This effort is part of the SSA’s broader strategy to enhance Saudi Arabia’s role in international space endeavors and promote a knowledge-driven economy. It also supports the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 by preparing the next generation to contribute meaningfully to the future of space exploration.
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