RIYADH — The King Salman Scholarship Program has announced that it will soon launch a preparatory program for scholarships in space majors, aiming to support and empower Saudi men and women to gain admission to top global universities specializing in space-related fields.

The program comes in line with Saudi Arabia's aspirations in the field of space and coincides with the successful conclusion of the scientific mission of Saudi astronauts Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali Al Qarni in the International Space Station (ISS).

The scientific mission saw several achievements, as the Saudi astronauts conducted various experiments and research that will benefit humanity.

The Saudi Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) has collaborated with the King Salman Scholarship Program to diversify specializations in the field of space to empower the national cadres.

Previously, the program launched several tracks and various majors, including Astronomy and Space Sciences, Aerospace Engineering, Astrophysics, General Relativity Physics and Cosmology, Vehicle Design & Engineering, Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering, and Space Engineering.

Those interested in joining the program can visit for further details.