Norway and the US sign Space Agreement, boosting Andøya's role in satellite launches

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Norway and the United States have recently signed a Technology Safeguards Agreement (TSA), setting the stage for American rocket and satellite launches from Andøya Spaceport in Northern Norway. The agreement ensures the secure handling of sensitive US technology during launches, reinforcing Andøya's position as a key spaceport in Europe.

Andøya Spaceport, with its location north of the Arctic Circle, offers a unique launch site particularly attractive for polar and sun-synchronous orbits. The spaceports remote location, modern infrastructure and minimal air traffic make it an attractive alternative to other global launch sites, and opens it to a broader range of both commercial and government space missions. The deal strengthens US-Norwegian collaboration in space-technology and security, marking an important step in the continuing cooperation between the two nations. It also further highlights and validates Norway's emerging role in the global space industry.

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This partnership could accelerate innovation, investment and opportunities for the Norwegian Space sector, and it signals an exciting chapter for both Norway and the United States.