SPACE RACE

Saudi space economy projected to reach $31.6 billion by 2035

A government commission says that key areas of satellite use will include climate monitoring, agriculture, water management and disaster response

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A poster of Saudi astronauts Ali Al-Qarni and Rayyanah Barnawi

Saudi Arabia’s space economy is projected to nearly quadruple to $31.6 billion by 2035 as the kingdom invests in satellites and digital technologies.

Key areas of satellite use will be climate monitoring, agriculture, water management and disaster...