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.
"The Entire Northern Hemisphere Can Be Controlled From the Space Above the Arctic" Reykjavik, Iceland (High North News): Technology and science must adapt to the geopolitical shifts in the far north, and space is becoming an increasingly significant arena. "The entire Northern Hemisphere can be controlled from the space above the Arctic," says Tim Reilly from the University of Cambridge, emphasizing that the race between the US and China revolves around technology ownership.
NATO’s New Northern Flank: Norway’s Army Chief Expects Great Responsibility Tromsø (High North News): The bulk of Sweden and Finland's army forces are located in the south, while most of Norway’s land forces are in the north. "These conditions will likely be important in further developing our cooperation," says the Chief of the Norwegian Army, pointing to new requirements and opportunities.
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’.
The High North Tour 2021: This Museum Will Affect the Future of Vesterålen Sortland: Sortland Museum takes a new route to attract children and youth. Rather than focusing on the past, the museum has taken measures to affect the future of the Vesterålen region. Director Ane Høyem spearheads the project called Gaia.
