RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, January 29, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- The Saudi Space Agency announced on Tuesday the names of the winning teams of the global “DebriSolver” competition, one of the flagship initiatives accompanying the Space Debris Conference 2026. Launched by the agency, the competition aims to stimulate scientific innovation and develop practical solutions to address space debris challenges, and enhance the sustainability of the near-Earth space environment. The competition was organized in partnership with several leading international organizations, including Slingshot Aerospace, LeoLabs, Astroscale, and Aldoria.

The competition attracted broad international participation, with more than 2,000 participants from over 40 countries. Competitors progressed through multiple competitive stages, resulting in the qualification of 20 teams for the final round. The qualified teams presented advanced technical solutions addressing challenges in low Earth orbit, including space debris monitoring, prediction, and management using intelligent technologies. These solutions underwent rigorous scientific evaluation by a judging panel comprised of 14 international experts, leading to the selection of four winning solutions based on criteria of innovation, readiness, and long-term impact on space safety and sustainability.

The Saudi Space Agency, together with its international partners, announced the four winning teams, representing diverse countries and areas of expertise. The winning teams included a team from India and the United States, a team from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a team comprising participants from the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, France, and the United States, as well as a team from India, Greece, Tunisia, and Jordan.

The DebriSolver competition reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to supporting international space sustainability initiatives and strengthening joint efforts with global partners to protect space and ensure its sustainability as a shared resource for humanity.

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SOURCE: Saudi Space Agency (SSA)

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