Manama: The Bahrain Space Agency (BSA) participated in the fourth session of the "Space Connect 2026" series, organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), under the theme "Beyond the Horizon: Framing the Future of Space Communications." The session featured members of the ITU Academic Advisory Council, which brings together experts and researchers from around the world to discuss the latest research and concepts shaping the next generation of space communications policies and technologies.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Dr. Mohamed Ebrahim Al Aseeri, Chief Executive Officer of the BSA, stated that the session provided an important platform to explore the future of space communications technologies and highlighted ITU's vital role in coordinating global efforts in this field. Dr. Al Aseeri emphasized that the Agency's participation reflects its commitment to keeping pace with technological and scientific developments and strengthening Bahrain's position as a leading regional hub for space communications and their applications, aligning with Bahrain Economic Vision 2030 and the National Telecommunication and ICT Strategy.
The Chief Executive added that the session focused on several key topics shaping the future of the sector. These included the development of the Solar System Internet (SSI) to connect Earth with spacecraft and future settlements on other planets, establishing a Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC) as a fundamental requirement for human and robotic activities on the lunar surface, developing quantum-secure communications to protect data in the era of quantum computing, and using artificial intelligence (AI) to expand Earth observation data capabilities and improve the processing and analysis of vast amounts of space data.