Oman Expands Digital Sovereignty with National Space Program

Oman has signed an agreement with Airbus Defence and Space to design, build, and launch its first communications satellite, OMANSAT-1. The satellite will provide high-capacity communications services over Oman and parts of the Middle East, East Africa, and Asia. The project aims to enhance Oman’s digital sovereignty and build national expertise in space and related technologies. The satellite will be operated by Space Communications Technologies SPC, a company owned by the Oman Investment Authority. This is a significant step in Oman’s space program, marking a major expansion of its national capabilities.