Saudi Arabia and Japan have agreed to work together in space: the Saudi Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) signed a memorandum of cooperation on space activities and the peaceful use of outer space.

Dr. Mohammed bin Saud Al-Tamimi, Acting CEO of the Saudi Space Agency, signed for the Saudi side, while JAXA President Dr. Hiroshi Yamakawa signed for the Japanese agency.

Areas of cooperation under the memorandum include space applications, use of the space environment, space science and exploration, space transportation, research and development, growth of space industries, and education, awareness, human capital development and training.

The agreement seeks to broaden the two countries' partnership in the space sector and the exchange of knowledge and expertise, helping to build capabilities and support peaceful space activities.