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Saudi Space Agency, NASA Hold 'Beyond Earth: Journeys to the Stars' Dialogue

Saudi Space Agency, NASA Hold 'Beyond Earth: Journeys to the Stars' Dialogue
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Saudi Space Agency, NASA Hold 'Beyond Earth: Journeys to the Stars' Dialogue

Saudi Space Agency, NASA Hold 'Beyond Earth: Journeys to the Stars' Dialogue

Prince Sultan University in Riyadh hosted a joint delegation from the Saudi Space Agency (SSA) and its US counterpart, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

The event was attended by the SSA CEO Dr. Mohammed bin Saud Al-Tamimi, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, US Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Michael Ratney, and Saudi Astronauts Rayyanah Barnawi, Ali Al-Ghamdi, and Mariam Fardous.
The event aimed to discuss ways to enhance cooperation in the fields of science, research, development, and innovation as part of the SSA's ongoing efforts to develop national capabilities and competencies.

The agency aims to adopt scientific methods and modern technologies and harness all of these to develop the Saudi space sector, according to SPA.
The Saudi agency hosted a dialogue session titled "Beyond Earth: Journeys to the Stars" featuring a distinguished panel. The event included NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, alongside Saudi astronauts Rayana Barnawi, Maryam Firdaus, and Ali Al-Ghamdi. The discussion addressed several key topics, including articles on the Saudi space program, NASA's vision for the future, the challenges and opportunities presented by space exploration, and the role of pioneers in inspiring future generations to pursue careers in the vast field of space exploration.

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Italy's Etna and Stromboli Volcanoes Erupt, Catania Airport Closed

A picture shows the eruption of the Mount Etna volcano on July 5, 2024 in Sicily. (Photo by Giuseppe Distefano / Etna Walk / AFP)
A picture shows the eruption of the Mount Etna volcano on July 5, 2024 in Sicily. (Photo by Giuseppe Distefano / Etna Walk / AFP)
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Italy's Etna and Stromboli Volcanoes Erupt, Catania Airport Closed

A picture shows the eruption of the Mount Etna volcano on July 5, 2024 in Sicily. (Photo by Giuseppe Distefano / Etna Walk / AFP)
A picture shows the eruption of the Mount Etna volcano on July 5, 2024 in Sicily. (Photo by Giuseppe Distefano / Etna Walk / AFP)

Eruptions at Italy's Mount Etna and the smaller Stromboli volcano spewed hot ash and lava, raising alert levels on the Mediterranean island of Sicily and forcing a temporary shutdown of Catania Airport on Friday.
Etna, one of the world's most active volcanoes, has seen intense activity in recent days, lighting up the sky near the city of Catania, while Stromboli off the northern Sicilian coast has spilled lava into the sea.
Italy's civil protection agency issued its top, red alert for Stromboli, warning the situation could deteriorate.
Civil Protection Minister Nello Musumeci said Stromboli was "under surveillance", adding that authorities were making sure evacuation plans were ready in case of emergency.
According to The Associated Press, the fire brigade said they had preemptively doubled the number of firefighters on the island.
Around Catania, on the eastern coast of Sicily, residents and authorities moved to clean up the city after streets and cars were left smothered in black volcanic ash, while the nearby airport was closed.
"The runway at Catania Airport is unusable due to the volcanic ash fall. Both arrivals and departures are suspended," the airport said in a statement, adding that operations were due to resume at 3:00 p.m. (1300 GMT).