Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH — The Saudi Space Agency announced on Saturday the successful launch of two Saudi satellites. The satellites were designed by students of Umm Al-Qura University and Prince Sultan University as part of the SARI competition for building and designing small satellites. Both projects aimed to advance the use of space technologies to support development and scientific innovation.

The satellites were launched on an international space mission, marking a national achievement that reflects the Saudi Vision of empowering local talent to achieve leadership in space sciences and innovation. The launch crowns a competitive journey involving 42 Saudi universities and more than 480 student teams, who competed to design small satellites according to precise scientific and engineering standards.

The competition, launched by the Saudi Space Agency, aims to provide students with practical experience in satellite design, construction, and operation, while developing their skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, contributing to the preparation of a qualified national generation to lead the future of the Kingdom’s space sector.