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.
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.
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.
