Space Center

A rocket launching from a desert with futuristic skyscrapers in the background.

Etlaq, Oman’s planned national space center, represents an important step in the Sultanate’s vision to diversify its economy, to foster advanced education, and to position itself as a regional hub for space science and technology.

Announced as part of Oman’s broader strategy to invest in high-tech industries and sustainable development, Etlaq aims to integrate research, satellite development, launch services, and educational outreach within a modern facility tailored to the country’s geographic and strategic policies.