Launch of first dedicated satellite in 2026 to anchor regional communications infrastructure

Astranis, the leader in small geostationary communications satellites, and The MB Group, a leading Oman-based conglomerate, today announced a strategic agreement for Oman’s first dedicated MicroGEO satellite. The satellite is contracted as part of Astranis’ Block 3 launch later this year.

This collaboration marks a major expansion of satellite broadband capacity across key markets in the Middle East, bringing reliable, high-performance connectivity to governments, enterprises, and communities. The contract with Astranis is part of a $200 million investment made by MB Group towards Oman’s Vision 2040 programs in this sector, which includes the dedicated MicroGEO satellite, ground stations, and other infrastructure investments. Astranis’ dedicated network will provide the Sultanate with sovereign control over its digital infrastructure.

“We’re entering a new era of satellite connectivity with Astranis,” said Usama Al Barwani, Vice Chairperson of MB LLC. “This strategic collaboration supports Oman Vision 2040 to deliver resilient, high-performance infrastructure necessary for a digital-first country, empowering our government, our enterprises, and our people. For MB Group it marks our continued journey not only in diversification of the group but to embrace cutting-edge technology. Harnessing these wider opportunities through using AI tools from global IoT monitoring to uninterrupted in-flight streaming.”

“It’s an honor to partner with The MB Group to expand sovereign connectivity in this region, starting in Oman. Our objective has always been to deliver dedicated satellite capacity where it can make the biggest difference,” said John Gedmark, CEO of Astranis. “This agreement accelerates critical connectivity to Oman and in key regional markets.”

With this deal, The MB Group joins a growing roster of global partners adopting Astranis’s next-generation high-orbit solutions to drive digital transformation and network resiliency.

Source: BUSINESS WIRE