https://spacewatch.global/tag/ketil-olsen/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Tue, 21 Oct 2025 08:30:28 +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/ketil-olsen/ 32 32 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/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. ]]>