Tag: Oman
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Oman Joins Artemis Accords, Expanding Coalition for Peaceful Space Exploration
Oman has formally joined the Artemis Accords, a U.S.-led framework governing responsible behavior in outer space, marking a new step in international space cooperation as the United States and its partners pursue long-term lunar and deep-space exploration. The signing took place in Muscat on Jan. 26, coinciding with the opening of the Middle East Space…
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Oman’s MB Group Signs Satellite Deal With Astranis to Support National Communications
Oman’s MB Group and San Francisco-based Astranis Space Technologies Corp. said on Monday they have signed a nine-figure agreement for the procurement of a dedicated communications satellite to support Oman’s national requirements. Under the agreement, Astranis will manufacture and operate a MicroGEO satellite that will provide Oman with exclusive access to bandwidth for government and…
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Airbus Wins Contract to Build Oman’s First National Communications Satellite
Airbus has won a contract to design and build OmanSat-1, the first dedicated national communications satellite for Oman, awarded by Space Communication Technologies (SCT), the country’s national satellite operator. The contract was announced on Nov. 24 and marks a significant step for the Gulf state, which has a population of about 5.5 million. OmanSat-1 will…