Space Mission Design Center was launched to support the planning and implementation processes of various space missions

In the presence of CEO Dr. Mohammed Altamimi, Deputy CEO Dr. Valanathan Munsami, and several leaders from both domestic and foreign organizations, the Saudi Space Agency announced the opening of the Space Mission Design Center (CDF). 

As part of its initiatives to strengthen Saudi Arabia's standing in the field of space research and to build up domestic capacity in this crucial area, the agency is doing this. 

The CDF center will use advanced techniques in analysis and simulation to support the planning and implementation processes of various space missions. By applying the principles of concurrent engineering, this will help reduce the time required to prepare feasibility studies for space missions by up to 75% and the cost required to design space systems by up to 50%.

In order to achieve operational excellence, provide a standard framework, increase efficiency, and coordinate various activities, the agency confirmed that it has adopted the Integrated Mission Lifecycle (IML) as a methodology and framework for implementing projects, programs, and developing space-related products. This establishes the agency's mark of excellence as a reference for best practices in managing complex engineering projects.