Advanced Rocket Technologies (ART) is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of its reusable prototype rocket, Horus 4, from Oman’s Etlaq Spaceport. This significant news was officially announced at the esteemed Etlaq Launch Conference (ELC) 2025.
Horus 4: Pioneering Reusable Rocket Technology
Horus 4 is a testament to ART’s dedication to innovation and sustainability in space exploration. Designed entirely by the ART team, this reusable prototype rocket is engineered to validate and refine critical systems and concepts. Key features of Horus 4 include:
- Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) System: Ensures precise trajectory and stability during flight.
- Thrust Vector Control (TVC) System: Allows dynamic adjustment of the rocket’s thrust direction for optimal control.
- Closed Control Loop: Provides real-time feedback for enhanced flight accuracy.
- Live Tracking Ground Station: Enables continuous monitoring of the rocket’s status and position.
- Landing System: Facilitates propulsive landing, contributing to the rocket’s reusability.
The Horus 4 mission, aptly named “Unity-1,” symbolizes ART’s commitment to collaboration and shared resources in advancing space exploration.
Etlaq Spaceport: A Hub for Innovation
Oman’s Etlaq Spaceport, the first commercial launch facility in the Middle East, is set to host five test launches in 2025, including ART’s Horus 4. The spaceport aims to alleviate the global launch capacity problem by offering tailored facilities for regional and international companies to test, integrate, and launch their vehicles into orbit.
Looking Ahead
The upcoming launch of Horus 4 represents a significant milestone for ART and the broader space community in the Middle East and Africa. By leveraging the state-of-the-art facilities at Etlaq Spaceport, ART aims to demonstrate the viability of reusable rocket technology, paving the way for more sustainable and cost-effective space missions in the future.
As the launch date approaches, ART will provide updates and insights into the mission’s progress. We invite enthusiasts, partners, and stakeholders to join us in witnessing this historic event, as we embark on a journey to push the boundaries of space exploration.
As featured in: Payload Space, Oman Observer, & The National.
