https://spacewatch.global/tag/andoya-space/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:42:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/andoya-space/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/09/isar-aerospace-reaches-orbit-first-commercial-european-company-to-deploy-satellites/ Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=77317 Isar Aerospace has become the first commercial company from continental Europe to deliver satellites to orbit. Mission "Onward and Upward" lifted off from Andøya at 22:12 CEST on 5 September, completing orbital insertion and deploying five CubeSats and one experiment on Spectrum's second flight. At the mission briefing, CEO Daniel Metzler set out what comes next: vehicles three to seven already in production, a 40,000 m² factory built for up to 40 launchers a year, and a candid assessment of how hard that ramp will be.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/09/breaking-isar-aerospace-launches-spectrum-flight-2-today-first-mission-with-payloads/ Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:05:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=77301 Isar Aerospace flies the second mission of its Spectrum launch vehicle tonight from Andøya, Norway. "Onward and Upward" is both the vehicle's qualification flight and the first to carry payloads - five CubeSats and one experiment, selected through the German Space Agency at DLR's first Microlauncher Competition under ESA's Boost! programme. The window opens at 20:00 UTC / 22:00 CEST.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/12/kongsberg-and-helsing-are-deploying-a-sovereign-ist-constellation-in-a-pan-european-project/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=69789 Kongsberg and Helsing are collaborating to deploy a sovereign, space-based intelligence, surveillance, and targeting (IST) constellation with an interconnected communications layer for Europe by 2029. The constellation is a result of the companies' mutual goal to accelerate the realization of critical European space capabilities. HENSOLDT, a sensor solutions provider, will also provide its unique technology to the collaboration.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/12/isar-aerospace-to-launch-esas-%cf%83yndeo-3-mission-under-the-eus-iod-iov-program/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=69400 Isar Aerospace has signed a contract with ESA to launch the ΣYNDEO-3 mission under the EU's In-Orbit Demonstration and In-Orbit Validation Program (IOD/IOV). The launch will happen from Isar Aerospace’s dedicated launch complex at Andøya Space in Norway from Q4 2026. Redwire is the prime contractor for the ΣYNDEO-3 mission and will be delivering its Hammerhead spacecraft for a launch onboard Isar Aerospace’s launch vehicle Spectrum to a low Earth orbit (LEO).]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/10/kongsberg-and-andoya-space-are-partnering-to-strengthen-norwegian-space-capabilities/ Tue, 21 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=68459 KONGSBERG and Andøya Space have signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation on space-related activities of strategic importance to Norway and its allies. The MoU outlines a joint ambition to identify, define and pursue business opportunities within the space domain, drone segment and C4ISR. Given the investments already made within the space domain from both parties, the MOU also highlights a near-term focus on building cooperation within the space sector, including satellite launch, system integration, testing, operations, and long-term infrastructure development.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/09/andoya-space-astrobotic-partner-for-reusable-rocket-launches-from-andoya-spaceport/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=67527 Astrobotic will utilize Andøya Spaceport as a launch and landing site for its Xodiac reusable rocket campaigns after both parties signed a Term Sheet for a Launch Site Agreement. The agreement marks a significant milestone in transforming Andøya Spaceport into a state-of-the-art facility for commercial space operations]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/10/andoya-space-and-nasa-mission-ready-for-launch/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=61953 Two NASA sub-orbital research rockets are ready to launch on their mission to study the formation of vortices in the upper parts of the atmosphere. In the last few weeks, a joint team from Andøya Space and NASA Wallops Flight Facility worked to prepare two sub-orbital research rockets for the upcoming launch campaign. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/10/space-cafe-radio-andoya-space-special-with-ketil-olsen/ Mon, 09 Oct 2023 08:00:53 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=51585 In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Ketil Olsen, CEO of Andoya Space. This episode was recorded 300 km north of the Arctic Circle on Andoya island during the presentation and the handover of the strategic framework for the spaceport Norway. Strategic framework means the potential development and opportunities that the spaceport will bring, from space business and an innovation hub to tourism, housing, and connectivity for the island and the region. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/10/andoya-strategic-framework-2023-day-one-review-by-torsten-kriening/ Sun, 08 Oct 2023 17:00:18 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=51618 On the 4th Oct 2023 the Strategic Framework Andoya, Norway, gave an update on the opportunities of the spaceport development. The Place for Space showed the current development and the development plans for the spaceport Andoya, the region, Norway, and Europe. SpaceWatch.Global's Torsten Kriening was invited to Andoya and gives his review of the event.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/10/andoya-strategic-framework-2023-interview-with-peter-neckelmann/ Sun, 08 Oct 2023 16:00:02 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=51612 On the 4th Oct 2023 the Strategic Framework Andoya, Norway, was presented to the audience and handed over to Nordland County Municipality and Andøy Municipality. One of the contributors to the framework Peter Neckelmann of ARUP, was interviewed after the presentation.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/10/andoya-strategic-framework-2023-interview-with-linda-helen-haukland/ Sun, 08 Oct 2023 15:00:41 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=51611 On the 4th Oct 2023 the Strategic Framework Andoya, Norway, was presented to the audience and handed over to Nordland County Municipality and Andøy Municipality. One of the receivers of the framework Linda Helen Haukland, Executive for Planning and Business at Nordland County Council, was interviewed shortly after the presentation.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/10/andoya-strategic-framework-2023-interview-with-ben-martin/ Sun, 08 Oct 2023 14:00:24 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=51617 On the 4th Oct 2023 the Strategic Framework Andoya, Norway, was presented to the audience and handed over to Nordland County Municipality and Andøy Municipality. One of the contributors to the framework Ben Martin of HKS was interviewed shortly before the presentation.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/10/andoya-strategic-framework-2023-introduction-with-torsten-kriening/ Sun, 08 Oct 2023 13:00:47 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=51613 On the 4th Oct 2023 the Strategic Framework Andoya, Norway, gave an update on the opportunities of the spaceport development. The Place for Space showed the current development and the development plans for the spaceport Andoya, the region, Norway, and Europe. SpaceWatch.Global's Torsten Kriening was invited to Andoya and gives an outlook to the event.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/01/andoya-spaceport-and-innospace-signs-launch-mou/ Thu, 06 Jan 2022 07:00:08 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=38398 South-Korean Innospace and Norwegian Andøya Space signed a Memorandum of Understanding to launch into polar and sun-synchronous orbit from Norway, Andøya Space announced. Established in 2017, Innospace provides manufacturing and engineering services for aerospace and defence contractors.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/11/spacewatchgl-opinion-five-countries-that-are-pushing-boundaries-in-the-space-industry-part-i/ Mon, 15 Nov 2021 08:00:10 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=37210 Space technology has become an integral part of global commercial industries and as a result several nations are keen on developing space capabilities for commercial, civil, and military purposes. Australia, China, France, Germany, India, Russia, and the United States are some of the most prominent players in the space industry;]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/11/sounding-rocket-launched-from-andoya-in-norway/ Mon, 08 Nov 2021 07:00:42 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=37050 Japanese research rocket SS-520-3 was launched from Andøya Space launch site, Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard on 4th November to investigate the cusp region, Andøya Space reported. The cusp region is the focus of the Grand Challenge Initiative Project Cusp. The Earth’s magnetic field has created a funnel in this region which will be examined]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/10/satellite-launch-base-at-andoya-secures-funding/ Mon, 11 Oct 2021 06:00:03 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=36349 Andøya Space is to receive US $42.9 million from the Norwegian government to build a small satellite launch base at Andøya in Northern Norway, the government announced. The project will add 150 new positions in the territory. It will also put Norway on the list of countries that are capable of launching satellites from their own land.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/04/isar-aerospace-signs-exclusive-launch-pad-in-norway-for-up-to-20-years/ Thu, 15 Apr 2021 06:00:28 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=31941 sar Aerospace’s Spectrum rocket will launch from Norway: Isar Aerospace has signed an agreement with Norwegian Andøya Space to secure exclusive access for a period of up to twenty years to one of its launch pads on the island Andøya. “We are very happy and proud that we were able to secure our dedicated launch pad on Andøya, the best-funded spaceport in continental Europe.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/10/register-today-for-our-space-cafe-webtalk-33-minutes-with-ole-dokka-on-10-november-2020/ Wed, 21 Oct 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=26479&preview=true&preview_id=26479 Join SpaceWatch.Global for an interesting and informative Space Café WebTalk featuring Ole Dokka, project manager of Newspace North, Andoya, Norway. This event will take place on 10 November 2020 at 4:00 pm CET.]]>