https://spacewatch.global/tag/andoya-spaceport/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Mon, 08 Sep 2025 08:15:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/andoya-spaceport/ 32 32 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/2025/09/andoya-space-and-rheinmetall-to-expand-commercial-capabilities-for-space-operations/ Fri, 05 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=67502 Andøya Space and Rheinmetall have signed an LOI to jointly expand commercial capabilities for civil and military space operations. This partnership aims to meet increasing security requirements in Europe through the rapid deployment of satellites and space assets. Andøya Space and Rheinmetall will subsequently focus their collaboration on closing gaps in the satellite and launch value chain in Andøya, Norway]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/06/isar-aerospace-signs-agreement-with-eldridge-industries-for-eur-150m-financing/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=66003 Isar Aerospace has signed an agreement with Eldridge Industries for a convertible bond of EUR 150m. The company has also obtained all necessary regulatory approval for implementing the agreement. The investment will consequently enable Isar Aerospace to expand its flexible and cost-efficient launch service offerings for its global clientele, while simultaneously strengthening sovereign European access to space]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/03/isar-aerospace-to-launch-nosa-satellites-from-andoya-spaceport/ Thu, 13 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=64392 The Norwegian Space Agency has contracted Isar Aerospace to launch its Arctic Ocean Surveillance (AOS) program satellites. Isar Aerospace’s launch vehicle, Spectrum, will subsequently transport the two satellites to sun-synchronous orbit (SSO) from the company’s dedicated launch complex at Andøya Spaceport launch site in Norway.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/02/isar-aerospace-prepares-for-maiden-test-launch-of-its-spectrum-launch-vehicle/ Mon, 24 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=64107 Isar Aerospace is preparing for its first test flight, having successfully completed static firings of both stages of its launch vehicle ‘Spectrum’. The first flight will subsequently take place from Andøya Spaceport in Norway as soon as possible following Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) approval and licensing.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/08/andoya-spaceport-receives-launch-site-operator-license/ Fri, 23 Aug 2024 06:00:53 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56698 Andøya Spaceport has received its Launch Site Operator license from the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, marking another milestone for the spaceport towards the first launch of satellites from Norwegian soil. This demonstrates Norway's important steps into the newspace age and consolidating Norway’s position as one of the leading space nations in the Arctic.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/06/norway-and-germany-collaborate-on-space-launches/ Tue, 25 Jun 2024 06:00:07 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=55807 Norway and Germany have signed a joint declaration to facilitate German satellite launches from Andøya Spaceport. Andøya Spaceport entered into a multi-year agreement with German Isar Aerospace, which will use the base to launch satellites into space with the Spectrum launch vehicle. Isar Aerospace are preparing the launch pad for launch and expects to carry out its first launch during the second half of 2024.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/04/andoya-spaceport-to-support-norwegian-armed-forces-operations/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 06:00:53 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54462 The Government of Norway has reversed its decision to close the Andoya Spaceport as it intends to develop the spaceport into a base for long-range drones. This will consequently make the Andoya Spaceport central to the support and development of the Norwegian Armed Forces' space operations. As a result, there will still be a daily military presence at the Spaceport as it becomes an important airbase for allied reception. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/11/andoya-spaceport-is-officially-inaugurated/ Fri, 03 Nov 2023 07:00:27 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=52081 Andøya Spaceport has been officially inaugurated as the first operational spaceport in continental Europe, and the first launch site of the European launch service company Isar Aerospace. The inauguration happened in an official ceremony, with H.R.H. Crown Prince Haakon inaugurating the spaceport. The inauguration also marks an essential milestone on Isar Aerospace’s path to its first test flight.]]> 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/2023/09/space-cafe-radio-with-simon-flack-and-chris-choa/ Mon, 11 Sep 2023 07:15:24 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=50953 In this episode of Space Café Radio, SpaceWatch.Global’s publisher Torsten Kriening, has an insightful conversation with Simon Flack, Special Advisor and Space Industry Coordinator at Innovation Norway, and Chris Choa, founder of OUTCOMIST, an urban strategy planner and architect.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/09/andoya-spaceport-expands-to-the-us/ Mon, 04 Sep 2023 06:00:35 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=50831 Andøya Spaceport has hired Vincent Ciccarelli as its Commercial Director of North America and Asia as it aims to expand to the US. His main task will be to make sure that launch operators outside of Europe recognize the opportunities Andøya has to offer. Until now, Andøya Spaceport had mainly focused on the European market for the spaceport that is currently under construction in Northern Norway. However, this has changed with Ciccarelli joining as the first US-based employee of Andøya Spaceport.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/01/spaceflight-books-isar-aerospace-dedicated-launch-for-2026/ Thu, 26 Jan 2023 07:00:16 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=46206 Isar Aerospace – a European launch service company – and US-based Spaceflight Inc. have announced they have signed a multi-launch services agreement. Spaceflight, a launch services provider, has secured one dedicated launch to a sun-synchronous orbit (SSO) in 2026, launching from Andøya, Norway.]]> 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/2020/11/spacewatchgl-opinion-norways-space-ambition-from-oil-to-orbit/ Fri, 13 Nov 2020 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=28069&preview=true&preview_id=28069 This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.]]>