Saudi space commission teams up with Boeing for aerospace engineering training program

The Saudi Communications, Space and Technology Commission has launched a training program for aerospace engineering students, in collaboration with Boeing.

The month-long program aims to provide participants with valuable hands-on experience with space technologies and give them the chance to develop their skills in aerospace engineering and sciences, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Industry giant Boeing said it is participating in the program to help cultivate local talent and equip students and graduates with practical knowledge and experience in these important fields.

The space commission added that the initiative is intended to foster the professional growth of students and enhance their skills in space technologies, to better prepare them for the job market.

The program will take place in two phases. The first will be a theoretical phase at a Boeing facility in Texas, where students will explore advanced architectural design studies, including those relating to lunar and Martian missions, with insights provided by NASA.

During the second, practical phase, participants will work at a Boeing site in Alabama on real-world projects such as the development of a carbon dioxide-removal system for use in lunar and Martian environments.

This initiative is part of broader efforts by the space commission to work with local and international partners, tapping into a diverse range of expertise to enhance the Kingdom’s capabilities in the space sector while investing in the education and training of the next generation of professionals, to help the nation progress and boost the development of promising young talents.