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Airbus Space signed a contract with Space Communication Technologies (SCT), the national operator of Oman, to develop the satellite OmanSat-1 on November 24, 2025.
Oman launched its space programme in 2020 guided by Royal Decree 90/2020.
The joint venture for the submarine fibre optic cable is registered under the name of Oman Emirates Gateway.
Other telecommunications operators in Oman include Ooredoo, Awasr, and Vodafone.
In July 2023, telecommunications operators in Oman and the UAE began running a submarine fibre optic cable connecting the two Gulf states.
The space programme positions Oman as a regional gateway to space applications.
OmanSat-1 will utilize high-capacity Ka-band technology and cover Oman, the Middle East, East Africa, and Asia.
Airbus will build Oman’s first high capacity communications satellite system.
The communications satellite system will cover Oman’s territorial waters, the Middle East, East Africa, and Asian countries.
OmanSat-1 is Oman’s first dedicated national satellite.
The OmanSat-1 project, under the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology - Oman, includes training programs to develop 100% Omani expertise.
Oman’s national operator, Space Communication Technologies (SCT), awarded Airbus a contract to manufacture its first geostationary satellite, OmanSat-1.
Oman’s Minister of Transport, Communication and Information Technology, Said Al Mawaali, stated that the satellite system is a major step towards operating Oman’s own network for improved coverage and national security.
The Middle East Space Conference will take place from January 26-28, 2026, at the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre in Muscat.
The Middle East Space Conference will be hosted in Oman from January 26 to 28, 2026.
Launch applications in Oman aim to be processed in as little as 45 days.
Etlaq Spaceport is involved in Oman’s 2023 to 2033 National Space Program and has a commitment for services from PLD Space's MIURA 5 spacecraft.
Etlaq Spaceport is positioned to provide launch services as Oman grows its presence in the space economy.
Oman will not place any limit on the number of launches per year for Etlaq and other launch service providers.
The Oman Civil Aviation Authority released a new framework for approving commercial space launch activities.