GomSpace, KFUPM Sign MoU for Dual 8U Earth Observation Satellite Mission
Stockholm – September 9, 2026 -- GomSpace A/S has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) to jointly develop a dual 8U Earth Observation satellite mission and explore broader cooperation in Saudi Arabia's space sector.
Deal covers full satellite lifecycle from design to testing
The agreement spans conceptual design, mission engineering, system architecture, and Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) activities for the satellite mission. It also includes exploration of advanced Earth Observation and optical communication technologies, combining GomSpace's small satellite systems expertise with KFUPM's academic and engineering capabilities.