Muscat: The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) has postponed the launch of the experimental rocket (Duqm 1), which was scheduled for today, due to unsuitable weather conditions.
"Launching experimental rockets requires precise scientific calculations of the weather factors and conditions during the launch time, including wind speed and its suitability for the size and speed of the rocket during its launch in the atmosphere," the statement said.
MTCIT and the National Space Services Company (NASCOM) also confirmed that there will be no live media coverage of the launch of the Duqm-1 rocket, given that it is the first experimental launch.
They also stress the need to follow precautionary measures, including all fishermen and seafarers avoiding sailing or being present in the area specified in the coordinates below until the launch process is completed.
18°46'09.3"N 56°45'16.9"E
18°49'59.3"N 56°49'18.4"E
18°28'46.0"N 58°07'30.4"E
17°44′32.1"N 58°25'11.7"E
17°13'52.0"N 57°53'14.3"E
17°31'16.1"N 57°07'24.8"E
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