Saudi Space Agency: 2025 Expected to See Heightened Solar Activity

 The Saudi Space Agency reaffirmed its ongoing focus on monitoring the increasing phenomena of space weather and solar eruptions anticipated throughout 2025, given their potential influence on key systems, including satellite communications, space-based services, and air navigation. These efforts support specialized entities and researchers by providing insights that enable the observation of space weather conditions, assessment of their potential implications, and adoption of appropriate precautionary measures when required.

 The agency indicated that the solar cycle is expected to reach its peak in 2025, potentially accompanied by elevated levels of solar radiation. It underscored the importance of strengthening international cooperation to ensure the availability of accurate, real-time data that supports the resilience of various sectors.

 Furthermore, as part of the Kingdom’s broader efforts to enhance its national capability in space weather monitoring, the agency announced in May 2025 its plan to launch the first Saudi satellite dedicated to space weather observation. The mission is being developed in collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP), one of the Saudi Vision 2030 realization programs. This strategic initiative aims to empower national stakeholders to track solar activity better and elevate the readiness of vital sectors. The satellite will deliver precise data that strengthens the continuity of communication systems, satellite operations, navigation, and aviation, while supporting overall safety across these essential domains.