Muscat: Represented by "Oman Lens" company, the Sultanate of Oman has launched its first full-fledged Omani satellite registered under its name at the International Telecommunication Organization (ITU). Enhanced with artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, the satellite specializes in remote sensing and earth observation technologies.
With the successful launch of this satellite “OL-1”, the Sultanate of Oman officially joins the field of space technology. It is Oman’s the first advanced, locally developed optical satellite for artificial intelligence computing.
“OL-1” figures as the first in a set of satellites scheduled to be launched by Oman to bolster its advanced Earth observation capabilities. The accomplishment highlights the Sultanate of Oman’s dedication to technological innovation and data-driven solutions for national development.
Equipped with AI computing capabilities, OL-1 satellite is now fully prepared to capture and analyse high-resolution images in real time, as an optical satellite because its advanced sensors enable it to collect detailed images of Oman’s landscapes, infrastructure and natural resources, offering actionable solutions faster than traditional satellites.
The satellite will also monitor environmental conditions with high accuracy, transforming data into practical solutions that benefit various sectors. “OL-1” will soon join other satellites equipped with AI technologies, making it possible to continuously and comprehensively monitor the Sultanate of Oman.
The launch of the OL-1 satellite constitutes a historic moment for the Sultanate of Oman. It paves the way for rapid analysis directly from space.
The satellite project has been the outcome of strategic partnerships with two firms: Star Vision Aerospace company and “Mars Development and Investment Company”. These partnerships provided necessary resources, expertise and technical support necessary for “Oman Lens Company” to transform the satellite into reality. This enabled Oman Lens Company to benefit from the latest technologies with the aim of meeting the growing needs for space data in the Sultanate of Oman.
Oman Lens will thereby be able to provide actionable data at high speed to both the public and private sectors, thus enhancing the value of the economy and putting Oman on the world map as an advanced contributor to the global space sector.
The advanced and innovative plans and initiatives undertaken by Oman Lens align with the goals of Oman Vision 2040, which envisages the launch of a constellation of satellites over the next 5 years, develop new technologies for smart cities and enhance data analysis in cooperation with its partners.
Oman Lens Company seeks to meet the national goals of the Sultanate of Oman and explore a future full of opportunities for progress and prosperity.
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