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is a prominent figure in Saudi Arabia, He obtained a Master's degree in Social and Political Sciences from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University, USA, in 1999.
His professional career began as a military pilot in the Royal Saudi Air Force from 1405H to 1416H. He holds a civil aviation license from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the USA. He also served as an astronaut, participating in the Space Shuttle Discovery mission STS-51G in 1985.
Prince Sultan has held numerous official positions, including:
- Chairman of the Saudi Space Commission (2018-2021)
- Special Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques with the rank of Minister since 2021
- Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Salman Nonprofit Foundation since 2021
- Chairman of the Board of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (2008-2018)
He has also founded and chaired various initiatives and committees such as:
- King Salman bin Abdulaziz Initiative for the Care of National Heritage (2011-2018)
- Prince Sultan bin Salman Chair for Mosque Architecture at Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University (2017)
- Salman bin Abdulaziz Program for the Care of Cultural Heritage
Prince Sultan has been honored with numerous awards and medals from various countries and international organizations in recognition of his achievements and contributions in the fields of space, tourism, heritage, and disability. These include the King Abdulaziz Sash of the First Class, honorary doctorates from several universities, and global awards in tourism and heritage.
