Riyadh: The Centre for Space Futures (CSF) held an international workshop in Riyadh on Thursday, gathering nearly 40 experts from various countries to discuss ‘The Next Decade of Transformative Space Technologies.’ The workshop is part of the center’s continuous efforts to promote the global space economy and enhance international cooperation in new space domains.
According to Saudi Press Agency, during the workshop, CSF shared the conclusions from a global expert survey, which identified five priority technology domains expected to be most influential in the space sector by 2035. These domains, derived from expert responses rather than pre-selected by CSF, include artificial intelligence (AI), autonomy and robotics, on-orbit servicing and ISAM propulsion, ISRU, and space communication and on-orbit data infrastructure.
CSF was established through a partnership between the Saudi Space Agency and the World Economic Forum. It stands as the first space-focused entity within the forum’s Fourth Industrial Revolution Network, serving as an impartial global platform. Its mission is to progress space policy, encourage innovation, and enhance cross-sector collaboration to support sustainable growth in the global space economy.