Etlaq Spaceport, the first commercial spaceport in the MENA region, and HyImpulse Technologies GmbH (“HyImpulse”), a European launch services provider with operations in Germany and the United Kingdom, announce that they have signed a Letter of Intent to explore future launch-related activities and operational presence at Etlaq in the Sultanate of Oman.
The LOI reflects growing international confidence in Etlaq Spaceport as a supported platform for launch companies seeking to enter, operate, and scale in the Sultanate. For launch provider HyImpulse, the LOI contributes to diversify access to launch infrastructure beyond northern Europe, with Oman’s favorable latitude unlocking a broader range of orbital inclinations, greater mission flexibility, and new customer pathways across the GCC, Asia, as well as over time, emerging African markets.
Under the LOI, the parties intend to assess the potential for HyImpulse to conduct future launch operations from Etlaq Spaceport, beginning with short-term mission-related activities that build on Etlaq’s proven ability to support similar launch projects. The proposed collaboration would provide HyImpulse with access to Etlaq’s launch site, operational infrastructure, and mission-enabling support as it evaluates opportunities to support both the SR75 vehicle and SL1 vehicle in Oman.
The LOI also outlines a pathway for HyImpulse to explore a longer-term operational presence at the spaceport as Etlaq continues to expand its facilities and mission support capabilities. This reflects growing international demand for flexible, reliable, and commercially focused launch infrastructure that can support companies across different stages of mission readiness; from initial campaign activity to sustained operational presence.
“This Letter of Intent with HyImpulse reflects the growing confidence international space companies are placing in Etlaq Spaceport,” said Julanda Al Riyami, Chief Commercial Officer of Etlaq. “Our role is to provide more than a location; we provide the operational environment, coordination, infrastructure, and support needed to help launch companies prepare, operate, and scale.”
Dr. Christian Schmierer, Co-Founder and CEO of HyImpulse, said: “Signing this Letter of Intent with Etlaq Spaceport marks an important step in expanding our international launch footprint from Europe into the Middle East. Diversifying access to spaceports contributes to strengthening our operational resilience and long-term competitiveness. Exploring launch operations in Oman allows us to assess both near-term mission opportunities and the potential for a longer-term presence in a strategically important region, with access to a wider range of orbits and emerging markets.”
As demand for responsive and commercially accessible launch infrastructure continues to grow, the collaboration reflects a shared ambition by Etlaq Spaceport and HyImpulse to expand access to flexible, reliable launch capabilities across regions. The signing of the LOI marks an important step in exploring how international launch providers and emerging spaceport platforms can work together to support both immediate mission activity and long-term industry growth.