spacenews.com·Jan 26, 2026
Astranis signed a nine-figure contract with Oman's MB Group to provide a small geostationary broadband satellite, set to launch this summer, as part of Oman's efforts to diversify its economy and enhance its digital infrastructure.
Astranis' new contract with Oman-based MB Group to launch a small geostationary broadband satellite highlights a strategic move to provide sovereign digital infrastructure control for Oman, aligning with their Vision 2040. This deal, part of a $200 million investment, underscores the increasing importance of satellite technology in supporting economic diversification away from oil and gas, and represents a key opportunity for space tech investment in emerging markets.