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Latitude Plans First Launch from Oman Spaceport

July 1, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Latitude plans first launch from Oman in late 2027.
Company signed letter of intent with Etlaq Spaceport.
Launch vehicle can place up to 200 kilograms into low Earth orbit.
Oman launch complements plans to launch from Guiana Space Center.

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Strategic Implications

Latitude's decision to launch from Oman may indicate a growing trend of European launch companies seeking alternative launch sites. This move could strengthen Oman's position as a future space hub and suggests a deepening of France-Oman cooperation in space exploration.

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What Happened

French Startup Expands Launch Capabilities to Middle East

French startup Latitude intends to conduct its first launch from a spaceport in Oman in late 2027. The company signed a letter of intent with Etlaq Spaceport to use the launch site for an experimental first launch of its small launch vehicle. Latitude has been working on a vehicle capable of placing up to 200 kilograms into low Earth orbit and recently performed hot-fire tests of its Navier engine. The announcement was made during the visit of Oman’s leader to France, highlighting the geopolitical significance of the agreement. This development was first reported by SpaceNews.

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