Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – June, 2026
The Centre for Space Futures (CSF), together with leading international partners including Novaspace, and SpaceTech Gulf, have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to jointly develop a Global Space Capability Mapping and Index Dashboard.
The agreement marks the start of a collaborative effort to build a data-driven platform that maps global space capabilities and makes them more accessible and actionable for decision-makers worldwide.
The initiative is designed to address a critical gap in the space ecosystem: limited visibility into who holds which capabilities, and how those capabilities can be applied to solve real-world challenges.
At its core, the dashboard will provide a structured view of global space capabilities across key domains. By leveraging open-source data, advanced methodologies, and partner expertise, the platform aims to become a trusted reference point for policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers.
Beyond mapping, the initiative is intended to enable practical application.
Countries or organizations facing challenges, such as agricultural disease monitoring, climate risks, or infrastructure resilience, will be able to identify where relevant space-enabled capabilities exist, understand how similar problems have been addressed, and connect with the right partners to implement solutions.
“This initiative is about turning capability into impact,” said Eng. Mishaal Ashemimry, Managing Director of CSF. “We are building a tool that helps decision-makers move from identifying a challenge to finding a proven solution and the right partner to deliver it.”
“Understanding and benchmarking national space capabilities is becoming increasingly important for governments, investors, and industry stakeholders navigating a rapidly evolving space economy,” said Carla Filotico, Partner & Managing Director at Novaspace. “This collaboration brings together complementary expertise to develop a trusted framework that will help stakeholders better understand space ecosystems and support informed decision-making.”
As space technologies become increasingly relevant to addressing global challenges, many potential users still lack clear pathways to access and apply them. This collaboration aims to bridge that gap by making capabilities more visible, comparable, and usable.
The initiative will also produce periodic insights and reports, contributing to a deeper understanding of global space capabilities, emerging applications, and opportunities for international collaboration.
The MoC establishes a framework for joint work over the coming years, reinforcing international cooperation and supporting the development of a more connected and solution-oriented global space ecosystem.
About The Centre for Space Futures (CSF)
The Centre for Space Futures (CSF) is a global, impartial platform established through a partnership between the Saudi Space Agency and the World Economic Forum. As the first space-focused hub within the World Economic Forum’s Centres for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Network, CSF supports the growth of the global space economy through policy insight, technology enablement, and cross-sector collaboration.
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About Novaspace
Novaspace is the leading independent consulting and market intelligence firm dedicated to the global space sector. Leveraging over 40 years of industry expertise, the company supports public and private stakeholders across the entire space value chain with high-impact, data-driven advisory services, combining management and technology consulting, market intelligence, and executive summits to help organizations navigate complexity, manage risk, and capture growth opportunities.
Trusted by more than 1,200 clients in over 60 countries, Novaspace operates globally with offices in Bangalore, Brussels, London, Montreal, Munich, Paris, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, Toulouse, and Washington, D.C.
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About SpaceTech Gulf (STG)
SpaceTech in Gulf is a space market intelligence and analytics company focused on the GCC and wider MENA region. The company specializes in strategic communications and provides insights into the region’s growing space ecosystem, helping organizations understand market trends, opportunities, and challenges. By combining regional expertise with a strong industry network, SpaceTech in Gulf supports stakeholders in navigating the space sector and shaping strategies that enable growth and innovation.
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Media Enquiries:
CSF: Bayda Alibrahim| Director of Partnerships | AlibrahimB@spacefutures-sa.com
Novaspace: Olivia Garnier | Communications Lead | olivia.garnier@nova.space
STG: Alex Cresniov | CEO and Fonder | alexei@spacetech-gulf.com
