Shams Satellite

Saudi satellite Shams in orbit above Earth as part of the Artemis II mission

Saudi Satellite Shams Launches on Artemis II, Making Kingdom First Arab Nation in NASA Moon Mission

Saudi Arabia became the first Arab nation in NASA’s Artemis program after the Saudi satellite Shams launched successfully on April 4, 2026, aboard the Space Launch System as part of the Artemis II lunar mission.

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