About us

Northern Europe’s leading satellite operator.

Connecting people and industries across space and on Earth.

Space Norway delivers secure, reliable connectivity through multi-orbit satellites, subsea cables and ground infrastructure. As Northern Europe’s leading satellite operator, we provide critical connectivity services across Europe, the Arctic and Antarctic regions, the Middle East and Africa.

Our roots lie in Norway’s pioneering use of satellites for the benefit of society. In 1974, Norway established the first domestic satellite system in Western Europe, a milestone that helped shape a lasting legacy of innovation.

Building on that legacy, we harness space to protect, explore and enrich our societies. Working with partners to meet both civilian and defence needs, we advance innovation and expand the possibilities of space.

Space for more.

Space for tomorrow.

SpaceX's Falcon9 rocket with the two Norwegian ASBM satellites onboard.

What we do

Connectivity. Satellite services that keep communication running across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Arctic and Antarctica.

Infrastructure. We own and operate satellites, subsea fibre cables, teleports and terrestrial fibre networks, delivering data and broadcasting to governments, public and commercial customers.

Research and development. We work with scientific and industry partners to push space technology and its applications further.

Our commitments

Develop and manage space infrastructure for national and international security and commercial interests.
Deliver expert satellite communications, especially in remote and demanding environments.
Secure Norway’s active, strategic role in the global space sector.
Keep our promises, with precision and integrity.

Our business areas

Satcom, Broadcast, Earth Observation, Subsea Cable Systems, Security and Defense, Innovation and Development, Statsat and Heosat.

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Strategic infrastructure for a secure tomorrow

Space-based infrastructure is essential for sovereignty and vital services. As a state-owned enterprise, we develop and operate security-critical infrastructure in areas where the Norwegian Government requires control and supervision.

This includes the subsea fibre cable system between mainland Norway and Svalbard, which has brought new business and real benefits to the Svalbard community.

We work with the Norwegian Armed Forces, the Norwegian Space Agency, the Norwegian Coastal Administration and the U.S. Space Force, among others.

Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT)

Space Norway owns 50 percent of KSAT, in a joint venture with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace. KSAT is the world’s largest supplier of ground station services for controlling and downloading data from satellites in polar orbits.

Our partners

MicroSAR provides advanced solutions for Maritime Domain Awareness

Future-driven projects

We lead projects that push space technology forward, strengthen security and improve life in our communities.

These are some of our ongoing and upcoming missions:

Arctic Way

Mimir: Our Lab in Space

Saga: No Vessel Unseen

THOR 8

VDES

The People of Space Norway

We are a team of space professionals who work closely and with agility alongside our partners and customers.

Our job is to keep Norway at the forefront, using space for the security and advancement of society.

Our values

Innovative. We embrace change and stay curious about customer needs, markets and technology.

Responsible. We keep our promises, own our actions, choose sustainably and put security first.

One team. We share knowledge, work toward common goals and bring out the best in each other.

Ownership

Space Norway is a state-owned enterprise under the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries. Space Norway is subject to the Norwegian Security Act (Sikkerhetsloven).