The crown prince of Saudi Arabia has visited Virgin founder Richard Branson at the entrepreneur’s California space port.
Mohammed Bin Salman, who is on a tour of the United States, explored the Virgin Galactic base in Mojave.
During the visit, the crown prince reviewed the progress made by Galactic and its plan to launch the first spacecraft to monitor Earth, observing the latest advanced technologies in this field.
The visit includes access to the new jet fuel cabins revealed by Virgin Galactic for the first time and a presentation of the spacecraft that will enter commercial service.
The crown prince discussed opportunities to deepen cooperation in modern technology through research, manufacturing and training of Saudi youth and transforming the Kingdom from consumer of technology to a producer.
Saudi Press Agency said he was briefed on the progress of Virgin Galactic including plans for its first commercial spacecraft service and new aircraft fuel compartments.
The two sides reviewed the existing investment partnership and new cooperation in space services, research manufacturing and training for Saudi youths under a goal of making the kingdom a producer rather than consumer of technology.
