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China’s Star Vision to Build 20-Satellite AI Constellation With Oman

Hangzhou-based Star Vision has signed a deal with Oman Lens to develop and launch an initial constellation of 20 satellites for AI-driven space computing, under China’s Space Silk Road Program.
Haitham bin Tarik Al Said, the Sultan and Prime Minister of Oman and Chinese President Xi Jinping shaking hands during former's visit to Beijing on November 1, 2026.
November 12, 2026 07:22 PM IST | Written by Neelam Sharma | Edited by Vaibhav Jha

In a major space-tech contract for China, Hangzhou based Star Vision company will help Oman develop and launch a constellation of 20 satellites for space computing and utilize artificial intelligence (AI) to process real-time data under ‘Space Silk Road Program’.

According to an official statement released by Star Vision, a contract was signed between the company and Oman Lens in the first week of November during the maiden visit of Haitham bin Tarik Al Said, the Sultan and Prime Minister of Oman to China.

“The agreements (between Star Vision and Oman Lens) cover satellite development and operations, local satellite infrastructure, specialist training and joint research. As part of the Space Silk Road Program initiative, we will jointly develop, launch and operate an initial constellation of 20 satellites for space computing.

The partners will also work to establish a satellite assembly, integration and testing (AIT) centre in Oman to help build local satellite engineering capabilities,” read a statement from Star Vision.

The two companies also announced establishing a joint space AI laboratory to support collaborative research and development and under China’s Space Leadership Program, 30 Omani nationals will be invited to pursue Phd education in China.

“Through this partnership, we aim to support the long-term development of Oman’s space capabilities and deepen cooperation between China and Oman in artificial intelligence and space technology,” read a statement from Star Vision.

Even in December 2024, Star Vision had collaborated with Oman Lens and Bahrain National Space Science Agency to jointly develop and present the satellite space calculation results from 2005 to 2024 of Bahrain by using AI tools on the occasion of Bahrain National Day.

The partnership comes as Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tarik Al Said met Chinese President Xi Jinping on his maiden visit to China on November 1 and 2. This was the first visit by an Omani head of state to China in the past 48 years, informed Star Vision. The move is widely seen as China getting close with Middle Eastern countries as a power move against US led Pax Silica collaboration in the AI and Chips Dominance race.

Also Read: ‘Symphony, Not Solo’: China Offers the World a Glimpse of Its AI Might at WAIC 2026

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  • Neelam Sharma, reporter at AI FrontPage

    Neelam Sharma is a passionate storyteller, and journalist with over a decade of experience across leading Indian media houses.
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    Vaibhav Jha is an Editor and Co-founder of AI FrontPage. In his decade long career in journalism, Vaibhav has reported for publications including The Indian Express, Hindustan Times, and The New York Times, covering the intersection of technology, policy, and society. Outside work, he’s usually trying to persuade people to watch Anurag Kashyap films.

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