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Egypt and Saudi Arabia move ahead with their first joint satellite

The Egyptian and Saudi space agencies met to set the roadmap for designing and building a jointly developed satellite, approved by the Saudi Cabinet in June 2026. Specifications have not yet been published.

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The Egyptian and Saudi space agencies met to set the roadmap for designing and building a jointly developed satellite, approved by the Saudi Cabinet in June 2026. Specifications have not yet been published.

Why it matters: A rare cross-regional satellite programme between North Africa and the Gulf.

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Innovation and air mobilityNorth Africa10 Sept 2026
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