Commercial Space Launching Area
This site is located within the Special Economic Zone at Duqm, Sultanate of Oman. ZONE 88 is a global hub for space industries and advanced technologies. Strategically positioned, it is designed to attract international governments and companies specializing in spacecraft launches, establishing itself as a key station for commercial space travel and transcontinental mobility.
The site’s coastal, equatorial location provides the second-highest launch velocity among the world’s top five launch sites. This prime location offers ideal conditions for various orbital launch azimuths and ensures safe downrange clearance, making it a crucial site for space operations.
Feature:
- Accessibility of the Water Body that the site provides ample downrange clearance over the ocean, ensuring the safety of people and property in the event of a failed launch or dropped stages.
- The nearby port offers easy logistics and efficient supply chain management to and from the launch site.
- The nearby airport facilitates the transportation of personnel and air cargo, enhancing operational efficiency.
- The site is within the Special Economic Zone Authority of Duqm (SEZAD), offering advantages such as zero corporate tax and other economic incentives.
- Being part of Zone 88 provides full access to the Space Habitat Center, which offers accommodation, conference and meeting facilities, as well as simulation and training capabilities.