Tag: Oman
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Tracking the Spread of the Oil Slick off Oman: How Satellites Support Maritime Monitoring and Coastal Impact Assessment
A tanker that has been grounded off the coast of Oman’s Dhofar Governorate since June 2026 drew growing international attention in late July and early August, as satellite imagery showed the surrounding oil slick expanding rapidly. On August 1, the Associated Press reported that satellite imagery acquired through July 31 showed an estimated oil sheen…
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Latitude Targets Late 2027 First Launch from Oman’s Etlaq
Does Latitude Plan to Launch from Oman? Yes. French small launch vehicle startup Latitude announced July 1, 2026 that it signed a letter of intent with Etlaq Spaceport to conduct an "experimental" first launch from the coastal southern Oman facility in late 2027. The rocket is designed to place up to 200 kilograms into low…
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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…