Ministerial Visit in the High North: Norway and Italy to Strengthen Space Cooperation The Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry recently received two Italian ministers in Northern Norway. Going forward, the countries will strengthen their cooperation on space activities and critical raw materials.
The First Rocket Launch at Andøya: Exploded on The Ground Seconds After Launch Shortly after the launch of the first test rocket for Isar Aerospace at Andøya Spaceport in northern Norway, the rocket fell and exploded on the ground. Andøya Space has set up a crisis team.
Increase in Satellites Pollutes Our Night Sky and Atmosphere, Says Researcher Bodø (High North News): Space activities are increasing at an exponential pace, also above the Arctic. From about 2,000 satellites in 2015 to 12,000 today, satellites represent significant light pollution of the Arctic and global sky. "If the sky for our children and grandchildren is a sky of satellites, they would be losing the connection with the universe," says Canadian legal scholar Michael Byers to HNN.
Training For What Is Not Supposed To Happen Andøya (High North News): A rocket going astray in international waters, and a fall accident at the launch pad. Andøya Spaceport must be prepared for anything before the first satellite-carrying rocket is launched from the European mainland.
Training For What Is Not Supposed To Happen Andøya (High North News): A rocket going astray in international waters, and a fall accident at the launch pad. Andøya Spaceport must be prepared for anything before the first satellite-carrying rocket is launched from the European mainland.
Training For What Is Not Supposed To Happen Andøya (High North News): A rocket going astray in international waters, and a fall accident at the launch pad. Andøya Spaceport must be prepared for anything before the first satellite-carrying rocket is launched from the European mainland.
New Important Step for Norway and Germany's Space Cooperation On Wednesday, Norway and Germany signed a declaration facilitating German launches from Andøya Spaceport. With this, a significant piece is in place for Isar Aerospace to launch its first satellite from the island in Northern Norway – which could also become Europe's first satellite launch.
The Norwegian MoD Believes the Russian Nuclear Threat to Be Real The Norwegian Ministry of Defense believes Russia's plans for nuclear weapons in space to be a real threat. "We and our allies must be able to face this type of threat," writes the department's state secretary.
Norway Launched Into the Commercial Space Age Andøya (High North News): On Thursday, Europe's first and only operational launch port for satellites officially opened on Andøya and brought Norway into what is called "New Space," the commercial and privatized space age. The Norwegian Armed Forces are thrilled to see a direct entrance into the fifth domain: space.
Rise in Unwanted Activity Ahead of Andøya Spaceport Opening: Police Urges the Public to Be Alert The Nordland police report an increase in their attention to all areas with strategic targets for intelligence. This also applies to Andøya in Northern Norway, where Europe's first mainland spaceport opens in November. "We are alert but not worried," says CEO Ketil Olsen at Andøya Space.
Fishers Worried about Increasing Space Industry Activity The activities of Andøya Space increasingly challenge the fish industry off the coast of Andøya Island, according to fisher Yngve Larsen. Andøya Space CEO Ketil Olsen says they are prepared for more dialogue in order to arrive at solutions.
Andøya Space Defence Launches Complete Surveillance System for the Arctic When the system abbreviated to IRSA is ready for use, Andøya Space Defence will be able to offer complete monitoring of the High North, from the universe to the deepest subsea valley. Director Gunnar Jan Olsen at Andøya Space Defence refers to it as a ‘complete situational understanding of the Arctic’.
Rocket Factory Augsburg Secures Launch Site in Andøya The German start-up Rocket Factory Augsburg has signed a contract with Norway's Andøya Space. “A partnership with Rocket Factory is another big milestone for the European New Space Industry”, says Odd Roger Enoksen, CEO and President of Andøya Space.
German Company Signs Exclusive Launch Pad in Norway Andøya space has entered into a 20-year agreement with the private German company Isar Aerospace to launch satellites.
The High North Tour 2021: Will Spend NOK 1 Billion on Andøya Space Andenes: Northern Norway is filled with high-tech international companies. At Andøya Island in the Vesterålen region, Andøya Space is facing giant investments in new rocket technology and contributes to continued growth in North Norwegian space technology.
