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Emergency Preparedness Satcom

Your lifeline when connection is critical

Securing government and critical services with Emergency Preparedness Satcom.

Modern society relies on uninterrupted electronic communication. In crises, conflicts and major incidents, resilient communications are essential for national preparedness, crisis management, coordination and continuity of government and critical services.

Businesses that own and operate critical infrastructure face growing exposure to cyberattacks, insider threats and foreign intelligence, threatening basic services and societal resilience.

Municipalities have a legal duty to protect their communities and are key to national emergency preparedness, but crises and war can undermine their ability to maintain essential public services.

The government’s long-term civil preparedness plan aims to secure continuity, improve coordination and strengthen cross-sector cooperation, enhancing civil preparedness and national resilience.

 

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THOR & Starlink Fixed solution

Emergency Preparedness Satcom Solutions

Solution typePrimary useKey benefitsDownloadUploadLatencyDeployment
THOR FixedSecure government and critical sitesSovereign Norwegian control of satellites and ground infrastructureUp to 24 MbpsUp to 6 Mbps<600 msFixed VSAT installation
Starlink FixedRemote offices, stations, depotsHigh speed, low latencyUp to 220 MbpsUp to 25 Mbps<100 msSimple roof installation
THOR + Starlink FixedMission-critical locationsMaximum resilience (GEO + LEO); combined performanceCombined performanceCombined performanceOptimised via SD-WANDual fixed installation
Starlink PortableField responseRapid deployment anywhereUp to 220 MbpsUp to 2-20 Mbps<100 msPortable, deploy in minutes
Starlink MobilityVehicles and mobile units“Always-on” connectivity on the moveUp to 475 MbpsUp to 75 Mbps<100 msVehicle mounted
Be prepared before an emergency strikes.

When the unexpected happens, robust and secure communications are the backbone of effective response and operational continuity. Space Norway delivers resilient satellite communications for government agencies, emergency services and critical infrastructure operators.

All services are backed by 24/7 expert monitoring from the Nittedal NOC. Customers gain real-time visibility and control through dedicated portals for monitoring and service management. Tailored SLAs and QoS options, together with flexible subscription models, support robust backup readiness and ensure your communication infrastructure is prepared before an emergency strikes.

Space Norway is a 100% state-owned satellite operator with 40 years of national communications experience. We provide sovereign Norwegian satellite infrastructure compliant with the Norwegian Security Act and national information security requirements, ensuring full data sovereignty and trusted control.

Emergency Preparedness connectivity solutions for medical personnel.
Photo: Norwegian Armed Forces.

Solution Overview

THOR Fixed

Trusted, sovereign national satcom.
Space Norway satcom antenna for THOR Fixed solution for Emergency Preparedness.
  • Competitive Space Norway subscriptions for secondary use
  • Proven GEO VSAT technology with local 24/7 support
  • Flexible service with tailored SLA and QoS to match evolving needs
  • Redundant architecture with robust ground segment and operations
  • Ideal as secondary connectivity to fibre or terrestrial networks
  • Long-term contracts aligned with satellite lifespan for predictable costs
  • Customer portal to manage and monitor subscriptions

Starlink Fixed

Satcom when sovereignty isn't critical.
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  • High throughput, low latency for cloud, collaboration, remote access and management
  • Rapid deployment to remote offices and field stations
  • Robust fixed terminals designed for harsh and remote environments
  • Customer portal to manage and monitor subscriptions

THOR + Starlink Fixed

Complete satcom resilience.
Space Norway satcom antenna and Starlink antenna for Emergency Preparedness.
  • Dual-path GEO + LEO architecture for maximum resilience
  • Intelligent routing between sovereign THOR and high-performance Starlink
  • SD-WAN optimised for cost, performance or security
  • Proven GEO VSAT with local 24/7 support
  • Flexible design with long-term contracts, tailored SLAs and QoS
  • Built-in redundancy with robust ground segment and operations
  • Ideal as a primary backup to fibre or terrestrial networks
  • High throughput, low latency for cloud, collaboration and remote access
  • Customer portal to manage and monitor subscriptions

Starlink Portable

Quick deployment, anywhere.
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  • “Grab-and-go” connectivity to rapidly establish a communications point anywhere
  • Ideal for temporary command posts, disaster sites and temporary communication hubs
  • Operates on portable power for use in areas without electricity
  • Easy integration with existing government networks and systems
  • Customer portal to manage and monitor subscriptions

Starlink Mobility

Always connected, on a vehicle.
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  • Continuous connectivity on the move using optimised satellite and cellular access
  • Supports real-time data, video, tracking and mission applications
  • Keeps mobile units online and integrated with central systems
  • Customer portal to manage and monitor subscriptions