Geographical
Advantage
Etlaq is designed for commercial, scientific, and research missions, shaping the future of spaceflight in the region.
Launch. Orbit. Explore.
Etlaq Spaceport is Oman’s first commercial spaceport, strategically located at 18° latitude to maximize launch efficiency. Its equatorial positioning provides a performance advantage, reducing fuel consumption and optimizing satellite deployment to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and beyond.
Etlaq is designed for commercial, scientific, and research missions, shaping the future of spaceflight in the region.
Direct access to Equatorial, Sun-Synchronous (SSO), and Polar Orbits.
Clear oceanic downrange, ensuring safe and efficient launches.
Proximity to Duqm Free Zone, Port, and Airport, streamlining logistics and operations.
Artist’s impressionHeavy-lift vehicles
Medium-class vehicles
Micro-Small launch and suborbital missions
Micro-Small launch and suborbital missions
Located near the equator, Etlaq offers optimized launch trajectories, fuel efficiency, and a secure oceanic downrange.
05 Dec 2024
Duqm-1 marked Oman’s entry into space launch, successfully validating Etlaq’s launch capabilities and establishing its role in future missions.
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