Norway and the US Strengthens Space Cooperation in the High North A new US-Norway agreement facilitates American commercial space launches from Andøya Spaceport in Northern Norway. "A major step toward making Andøya one of the world’s most attractive locations for satellite launches," says the Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry.
USA and Norway: Will Build Satellite Station at Andøya For Early Missile Warning US-Norwegian defense cooperation is taking off, including into space. The countries want to collaborate on space-based missile defense in the Arctic – with a unique base in Andøya, Northern Norway. A key aspect is to develop capabilities for cruise missile early warning in the High North.
SpaceX’s Starlink Ready to Boost Arctic Military Communications Says US Air Force Starlink satellites could soon be used to provide space-based communication for the US military across the Arctic following a successful test program. But outsourcing communication needs to a private entity also entails risks, as Starlink’s role in the Ukraine War has shown.
Russia Plans to Launch Nine Polar-orbiting Satellites to Monitor the Arctic by 2026 Russia continues to develop its Arctic infrastructure detailing plans to place nine additional dual-purpose satellites into polar orbits.
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.
