Saudi Arabia sends region’s first biological samples to space
Saudi Arabia, through its Space Agency and KAUST, has launched the Middle East’s first biological samples to space as part of a pioneering research mission.
Saudi Arabia has become the first Middle Eastern nation to send biological samples to space, launching the BioGravity 1 mission through SpaceX CRS-35 to the International Space Station. The pioneering research, a collaborative effort involving NASA and the Saudi Space Agency, will study Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis.
This landmark mission, marking the first phase of a three-part program, will send healthy reference samples to establish a scientific baseline for future studies. Through the unique environment of microgravity, researchers aim to gain insights into cellular changes associated with aging and neurodegenerative diseases. The project, led by KAUST and involving international partners, represents a significant step towards using space science and technology to advance human health.
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