Andoya Space

Andøya Space søker lokaler i Andenes havn

elizsire — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:18:17 +0000

Andøya Space er i sterk vekst, og behovet for arealer til den maritime virksomheten øker. Nå inviterer selskapet eiendomsaktører og gårdeiere til å melde sin interesse for å tilby lokaler i tilknytning til Andenes havn. For å lære mer om behovet har vi tatt en prat med innkjøpssjef Marit Strand Nordheim. – Andøya Space har […]

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“We are proud to have helped make history”

Stine-Marie Andreassen — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:56:23 +0000

Isar Aerospace has successfully developed an all-European launch vehicle, and Andøya Space has carried out its part of the launch operation safely and as planned. The first successful satellite launch from mainland Europe has been completed from Andøya, further strengthening Andøya Space’s position as continental Europe’s leading spaceport “First and foremost, we would like to […]

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Statement from Andøya Space regarding the canceled launch on June 15

Trond Abrahamsen — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:47:57 +0000

The planned launch attempt on 15 June was canceled by Isar Aerospace. Andøya Space will continue to work closely with our customer to carry out a successful launch. Andøya Space is currently the only operational spaceport on the European continent, and we are therefore contributing to providing Europe with much‑needed satellite launch capacity from European […]

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Ready to welcome researchers from around the globe to Trondheim

Stine-Marie Andreassen — Wed, 13 May 2026 11:20:57 +0000

Andøya Space is ready to host the 27th edition of the ESA Symposium on “European Rocket & Balloon Programmes and Related Research.” It is one of the most important international meeting arenas for space and atmospheric research, bringing together researchers, engineers, and industry representatives from Europe, the United States, and Asia in Trondheim. The symposium […]

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Andøya Space engages in industrial cooperation discussions with Hanwha Aerospace

Trond Abrahamsen — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:53:42 +0000

Andøya Space participated in early industrial cooperation discussions with Hanwha Aerospace in April, following Norway’s selection of the Chunmoo Gungnir multiple rocket launcher system. The meeting formed part of Hanwha Aerospace’s initial programme coordination with Norwegian industry and focused on Andøya Space’s potential role during the implementation phase of the Chunmoo programme. The discussions addressed […]

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Prohibition zone at sea

Trond Abrahamsen — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:41:26 +0000

In connection with the coming launch period for Isar Aerospace’s launch vehicle Spectrum, Andøya Space has submitted a request to the police for assistance in clearing the maritime safety zones. Andøya Space, in cooperation with Isar Aerospace, is preparing a new launch attempt. The launch period runs from Wednesday, April 8, through Sunday, April 19, […]

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Successful launch of ICI-5b

Trond Abrahamsen — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:05:34 +0000

The Norwegian-built research rocket ICI-5b was sent into the aurora, carrying out detailed measurements of plasma turbulence. The collected data will be used in space weather research. The Norwegian-built research rocket ICI-5b was launched from Andøya Space, Oksebåsen, on March 11, 2026 at 01:25 local time. ICI-5b is a Norwegian research rocket, built by Andøya […]

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Norwegian rocket ready for launch

Trond Abrahamsen — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:54:09 +0000

The research rocket ICI‑5b is ready for launch from Andøya, to provide scientists with new and precise insight into how plasma behaves inside the northern lights. ICI‑5b is a Norwegian research rocket built by Andøya Space and carries several scientific instruments made by the Department of Physics at the University of Oslo, the Leibniz Institute […]

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The NIFRO Award 2026

Trond Abrahamsen — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:03:03 +0000

When the Norwegian space industry gathered for this year’s Space Dinner, the celebration of new talent was also in focus, and the NIFRO Award 2026 highlights the best master’s thesis within a field that is becoming increasingly important for the future of space exploration The Norwegian Industry Forum for Space Activities (NIFRO) was established in […]

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Science gathering in Trondheim

Stine-Marie Andreassen — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:11:20 +0000

This year, Trondheim will host researchers from across the globe within atmospheric and space science. The occasion is the 27th ESA Symposium on European Rocket & Balloon Programmes and Related Research, for which Norway and Andøya Space are the hosts. The conference was initiated in 1973 by the EASP member countries to provide a platform […]

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