Tag: Launch Sites

  • Latitude Targets Late 2027 First Launch from Oman’s Etlaq

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    Does Latitude Plan to Launch from Oman? Yes. French small launch vehicle startup Latitude announced July 1, 2026 that it signed a letter of intent with Etlaq Spaceport to conduct an "experimental" first launch from the coastal southern Oman facility in late 2027. The rocket is designed to place up to 200 kilograms into low…

  • Norway Arctic Launch Sites Face EU Regulatory Delays

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    Will Arctic Launch Sites Transform European Space Access? Northern Norway’s Arctic spaceports face regulatory uncertainty as the European Commission delays its updated Arctic policy until autumn 2026. The infrastructure is ready – but the legal framework for commercial launches from polar latitudes remains undefined, potentially constraining Europe’s access to polar and sun-synchronous orbits that are…