Official government website of the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 
His Royal Highness Prince Badr bin Fahd bin Faisal Al Saud, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Amateur Radio Society, and His Excellency Professor Dr. Mohammed bin Fahad Al-Sharikh, President of Qassim University, signed a memorandum of understanding between the university and the society, coinciding with World Space Week, in the presence of His Excellency the Vice President for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, Professor Dr. Walid Al-Battah, at the university's main headquarters in the university city.
The memorandum aims to enhance cooperation between the two parties by establishing and operating a satellite ground station and a radio telescope on campus, contributing to the support of scientific research, the development of national capabilities, and the dissemination of knowledge in the fields of radio astronomy, space communications, and community awareness, in light of the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030.
The memorandum includes several areas, including conducting advanced radio astronomy research by observing and analyzing frequencies from astronomical sources, in line with International Telecommunication Union guidelines, with the aim of enhancing the university's position in specialized space research. Additionally, the station will be utilized for early warning applications to enhance national security by monitoring the frequency spectrum, detecting sources of jamming and risks in the wireless environment, thereby contributing to supporting technical preparedness and early sensing.
Its fields also include the development and manufacturing of new antenna technologies through research and technical cooperation in developing innovative, low-cost national solutions that contribute to enhancing local content and supporting engineering and aerospace industries in the Kingdom. It also provides students and researchers with advanced practical training opportunities in the fields of space science and wireless communications through joint workshops and training programs, allowing them to work on realistic satellite systems and radio telescopes.
