DUBAI: The Saudi Space Commission (SSC) was in discussion with Europe’s OHB Corporation for partnership opportunities, the Saudi Press Agency has reported.
Officials of the Germany-based aerospace firm met with SSC’s chief operating officer Majed Al-Onazi, discussing possible areas of cooperation. No further details were disclosed.
Countries have been reviving space programs in recent years with Gulf countries such as the UAE and º£½ÇÖ±²¥ also increasing their activity.
º£½ÇÖ±²¥ earlier committed $2.1 billion for its own program as part of the Vision 2030.
OHB is the third largest corporation in the European space sector, and one of its key products is a fully integrated spacecraft.
