Saudi Arabia set to launch two satellites

[A.Rafay]

RIYADH — The Kingdom plans to launch a number of satellites in a couple of years, Prince Dr. Turki Bin Saud Bin Muhammad, Vice President for Research Institutes at King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology. “These satellites will include, SAUDISAT4 that will be launched in September 2013, and SAUDI GEO1 that will be launched in 2015. We already have 12 satellites used for the purposes of communication, land and sea navigation and some business applications,” he said in a paper entitled: “Toward a Knowledge Society: KSA, National Plan for Science, Technology, and Innovation.”

The paper was presented here Monday at the 2nd Saudi International Space and Aeronautics Technology Conference 2012.

“This is a part of a long-range 20 years strategic plan the Kingdom adopted in the field of space technology research. It started in 2005 and will last until 2025. It is hoped that it will contribute to shift the country to a knowledge-based economy in collaboration with developed Western countries in the field of space and aviation,” Prince Turki said.

He said the plan is to be implemented in cooperation with various government departments in the Kingdom like water, environment, desalination technology, solar power, bio-vital technology, and genetic engineering.

In another paper titled “The Role of Ministry of Education in the Transformation to the Knowledge Society,” Dr. Khalid Al-Sabti, Deputy Minster of Education, said transformation to knowledge society was a priority for his ministry.

“For that goal, we have created 14 science centers related to space programs and sciences and worked to have 25 percent of students in the Kingdom participate in the scientific innovation contest aimed at developing their knowledge and scientific aspects related to various types of space programs,” he said.

The conference, which ends Friday, is being held in association with XXV Planetary Congress Association of Space Explorers. The Congress is the second to be held in the Kingdom since Prince Sultan Bin Salman put the country on the space map in 1985.

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[andyfisher]

KSA with its abundant resources has never done anything of worth in the world.

The only reason they are tolerated is cos we need someone to run the hajj and umrah.

KSA is a colony of US

Facts:
Pak has never ever won a war, externally or internally
Ind is corrupt and inefficient

So lets put aside our difference, eat some briyani and hug it out..cos the enemy(s) is not among us but outside us and we are stronger together than separately.

 

[Rusty]

KSA with its abundant resources has never done anything of worth in the world.

The only reason they are tolerated is cos we need someone to run the hajj and umrah.

KSA is a colony of US

Facts:
Pak has never ever won a war, externally or internally
Ind is corrupt and inefficient

So lets put aside our difference, eat some briyani and hug it out..cos the enemy(s) is not among us but outside us and we are stronger together than separately.

what drugs are you smoking?
How did you involve Pakistan into this?

And KSA has done a million time better job of developing itself and it's people then India.
While the people of KSA enjoy a developed life style, India hosts the worlds largest starving population.
I would say lifting people out of poverty is the best thing you can do for the world.

 

[andyfisher]

Totally agree with you Rusty bro..

But some corrections here:

You dont smoke drugs, you ingest them..

I did not only involve pak, I am bringing the two biggest boys in s.asia..I hope they become chummy..

Yes bro...I would definitely agree with you ksa has done million times better than ind..totally agree with you.
Hey if you dont want to get your head out of the sand and smell the bad smell...no one can help you bro

Hand to heart...for real..do you actually believe ksa has done a good job in the HDI? really?
I mean seriously?

Ind/pak/chn/any other country...heck even usa have starving populace..but lets look at achievements in the technical, educational, scientific, etc fields.

I am sure..ind/pak are in the EPL when it comes to this while ksa will be languishing in the conf leagues or the pub leagues mate..

really mate..can u deny ksa is under the usa feet or that they are keeping their people in some sort of la la land fueled by dwindling oil?

come on bro..think objectively..ksa cant even defend its own turf...it cant fight its own battles..it cannot do squat...its a disgrace to muslims..

ksa...i rather go kfc mate

 

[Serpentine]

With what launching vehicle?who is gonna launch it for them?U.S?

 

[United]

These satellites will be equipped with highly sensitive devices and cameras for conducting various scientific experiments.

Saudi Arabia would spend over $2 billion in state funds for these purposes.

 

[raptor22]

With what launching vehicle?who is gonna launch it for them?U.S?

I think with an European one ,

 

[Arabian Legend]

 

[Zarvan]

RIYADH — The Kingdom plans to launch a number of satellites in a couple of years, Prince Dr. Turki Bin Saud Bin Muhammad, Vice President for Research Institutes at King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology. “These satellites will include, SAUDISAT4 that will be launched in September 2013, and SAUDI GEO1 that will be launched in 2015. We already have 12 satellites used for the purposes of communication, land and sea navigation and some business applications,” he said in a paper entitled: “Toward a Knowledge Society: KSA, National Plan for Science, Technology, and Innovation.”

The paper was presented here Monday at the 2nd Saudi International Space and Aeronautics Technology Conference 2012.

“This is a part of a long-range 20 years strategic plan the Kingdom adopted in the field of space technology research. It started in 2005 and will last until 2025. It is hoped that it will contribute to shift the country to a knowledge-based economy in collaboration with developed Western countries in the field of space and aviation,” Prince Turki said.

He said the plan is to be implemented in cooperation with various government departments in the Kingdom like water, environment, desalination technology, solar power, bio-vital technology, and genetic engineering.

In another paper titled “The Role of Ministry of Education in the Transformation to the Knowledge Society,” Dr. Khalid Al-Sabti, Deputy Minster of Education, said transformation to knowledge society was a priority for his ministry.

“For that goal, we have created 14 science centers related to space programs and sciences and worked to have 25 percent of students in the Kingdom participate in the scientific innovation contest aimed at developing their knowledge and scientific aspects related to various types of space programs,” he said.

The conference, which ends Friday, is being held in association with XXV Planetary Congress Association of Space Explorers. The Congress is the second to be held in the Kingdom since Prince Sultan Bin Salman put the country on the space map in 1985.

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Under King Abdullah Saudi Arabia is now moving towards right direction by developing world level universities and also developing industries of every kind and also developing a Strong Armed Force will make sure they less depend on their oil wealth and move to permanent income for their people and this will benefit whole Muslim world

 

[Black Widow]

ISRO is at your service sir... Give us a chance for launching ur satellites...
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[Brutas]

Oil made bedouines rich not intelligent or innovative. After another century may be be they might ...

 

[The SiLent crY]

RIYADH — The Kingdom plans to launch a number of satellites in a couple of years, Prince Dr. Turki Bin Saud Bin Muhammad, Vice President for Research Institutes at King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology. “These satellites will include, SAUDISAT4 that will be launched in September 2013, and SAUDI GEO1 that will be launched in 2015. We already have 12 satellites used for the purposes of communication, land and sea navigation and some business applications,” he said in a paper entitled: “Toward a Knowledge Society: KSA, National Plan for Science, Technology, and Innovation.”

The paper was presented here Monday at the 2nd Saudi International Space and Aeronautics Technology Conference 2012.

“This is a part of a long-range 20 years strategic plan the Kingdom adopted in the field of space technology research. It started in 2005 and will last until 2025. It is hoped that it will contribute to shift the country to a knowledge-based economy in collaboration with developed Western countries in the field of space and aviation,” Prince Turki said.

He said the plan is to be implemented in cooperation with various government departments in the Kingdom like water, environment, desalination technology, solar power, bio-vital technology, and genetic engineering.

In another paper titled “The Role of Ministry of Education in the Transformation to the Knowledge Society,” Dr. Khalid Al-Sabti, Deputy Minster of Education, said transformation to knowledge society was a priority for his ministry.

“For that goal, we have created 14 science centers related to space programs and sciences and worked to have 25 percent of students in the Kingdom participate in the scientific innovation contest aimed at developing their knowledge and scientific aspects related to various types of space programs,” he said.

The conference, which ends Friday, is being held in association with XXV Planetary Congress Association of Space Explorers. The Congress is the second to be held in the Kingdom since Prince Sultan Bin Salman put the country on the space map in 1985.

Saudi Gazette - Saudi Arabia set to launch two satellites

Bullshit , maybe in 60 years

 

[Subho]

i think saudi shud follow the iranians.they have a better space program which is home grown.I mean when the saudis are subsidized by their govt to do anything in their life then how on earth will they do any creative work.

 

[Arabian Legend]

i think saudi shud follow the iranians.they have a better space program which is home grown.I mean when the saudis are subsidized by their govt to do anything in their life then how on earth will they do any creative work.

Interesting article gives you better understanding.

As part of a space science development program, Prince Turki bin Saud bin Mohammed, KACST vice president for Research Institutes, announced at the 2nd Saudi International Space and Aeronautics Technology Conference this week that Saudi Arabia will launch two satellites in 2013 and 2015.
SAUDISAT4 and SAUDI GEO1 are equipped with highly sensitive devices and cameras that is expected conduct scientific experiments and research, Prince Turki said
The Kingdom, through the Space Research Institute at King Abdulaziz City of Science and Technology, has already launched 12 satellites from Baikonur space station in Kazakhstan for communication and other purposes.
“It aims to make Saudi Arabia a leading supplier of earth monitoring products from space, interactive maps and strengthen satellite capabilities,” the prince said.
He said the Kingdom will collaborate with some of the world’s most reputable partners, including NASA, in space exploration.
The global meeting this week was organized by King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST). It is held in association with the 25th Planetary Congress of the Association of Space Explorers (ASE) scheduled through Saturday.
The decision reflects the importance that the country attaches to the use of space technology for peaceful purpose.
Turki said it has a system to receive and analyze space photos. The KACST Space and Aeronautics Technology Program also has several agreements in place to work alongside teams from the US, India and Russia and memorandums of understanding with Ukraine and France to develop and build new satellites.
Other areas that scientists are participating in the KACST Space and Aeronautics Program include the design, development and production of aeronautic technology. This includes leading airborne radio frequency and EO sensor solutions for fast jet and transport aircraft, helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
KACST is currently working on several projects, including the Gravity Probe-B Experiment. There is also an ongoing partnership between the Saudi Lunar and Near-Earth Object Science Center and NASA’s Lunar Science Institute.
KACST will focus on 15 technological areas that have been identified as critical for KSA, such as water, oil and gas, petrochemicals, nanotechnology, information technology, electronics and communications, space and aeronautics, energy environment, advanced materials, mathematics and physics, medical and health and building and construction.
Khaled Al-Sabti, vice minister in the Ministry of Education and secretary-general of Mawhiba Foundation, said Saudi Arabia is going through a major phase of massive economic shift and social transformation.
He said the Kingdom is guided by a vision to transform the Saudi society into a knowledge-based one that maximizes the value of its citizens, resources, products and services through innovation and creativity. “Saudi Arabia is a very youthful nation,” he said. “Fifty percent of our population is under the age of 25.”
Al-Sabti said that Saudi Arabia now has more than 33,000 schools, over 5 million students and more than half a million teachers. He said the number of students, schools, and teachers doubles every 10 years with equal access opportunities for both males and females throughout the country.
The international space and aeronautics sector has witnessed increasing competitiveness and significant technological advancement in recent years. Accordingly, space and aeronautics systems and technologies have become a key component of the Kingdom’s economic, scientific and national security capabilities.
A KACST official said that the current global environment for space and aeronautics technologies presents significant opportunities for Saudi Arabia as the Kingdom is well placed to contribute to the regional development of these technological systems.
The combination of university and government based-research and technical capabilities along with an industrial focus on technical applications and commercialization provides a substantial foundation for further development of the space and aeronautical sector in the Kingdom.
Since KACST is both the Kingdom’s national science agency and its national laboratories, its responsibilities include developing science, technology and innovation policy and programs, as well as funding external research that contributes toward advancing science, technology and innovation in the Kingdom.
KACST coordinates the development and implementation of the Kingdom’s national plan for science, technology and innovation and the various initiatives and programs of the various stakeholders in the government and the private sectors.
KACST has also entered into special international collaborations with the global technological leaders in key areas to advance the Kingdom’s policies and aims. It is focusing its programs on developing a set of 16 strategic technologies and scientific fields for the Kingdom, prominent among which is Space and Aeronautics Technologies.
The KACST Space and Aeronautics Technology Program has been set up to research and find solutions for the specific needs that Saudi Arabia has in space exploration and aeronautics. There are several research thrusts in which KACST scientists are focusing their efforts, mainly on the design, development and building of satellites for Earth observation, telecommunications, navigation and launch services, and on aeronautic and aviation themes.

 

[Nishan_101]

Now they should plan to put atleast 7 satellites for SPY purposes in coming 5 years of time that will remain there for more than 15 years of time... INSHA ALLAH...