China and Oman Agree to Deploy 20-Satellite Space AI Constellation

China and Oman have reached an agreement to construct a 20-satellite constellation equipped with space-based artificial intelligence capabilities, according to the South China Morning Post.

The commercial initiative is led by Hangzhou-based aerospace company Star Vision. Under the agreement, the project will establish a satellite assembly, integration, testing, and training facility in Oman.

The bilateral pact also includes specialized scholarships for Omani engineers to study in China, alongside the establishment of a joint space research laboratory.

The satellites will feature on-board AI computing chips linked through lasers to pool computing resources directly in orbit. The initiative follows official state-level visits in November 2026 and expands strategic cooperation between Beijing and the Gulf region.