Norway’s Space Industry Is Skyrocketing – Inside the High North’s Satellite Boom
Norway opened Andøya Spaceport in 2023, making it the first satellite launch base on European soil. The country’s space sector generates about NOK 11.7 billion in annual revenue, exporting 81% of its output and employing around 2,700 people. In 2024, Norway launched Arctic broadband satellites with U.S. partners to boost connectivity above 65°N.