China signs $200M AI satellite constellation deal with Oman

Chinese startup Star Vision signed a $200M+ contract with Oman's Oman Lens to build a 20-satellite AI-powered Earth observation constellation, the largest commercial space deal for China. The deal, signed during Sultan Haitham's state visit to Beijing, expands China's space influence in the Gulf and provides Oman with dual-use maritime and disaster monitoring capabilities. The AI on-orbit processing suggests potential military applications, though the stated purpose is civilian.

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