Space Norway

Space Norway is a state-owned Norwegian company that specializes in satellite and space infrastructure.

It is recognized as Northern Europe’s leading satellite operator and is wholly owned by the Norwegian state, operating under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries. The company plays a vital role in managing and developing space-related infrastructure that supports societal and governmental needs, including safety-critical communications. The main services offered by Space Norway include satellite services, broadcasting, data communications, earth observation, and fibre connectivity. It also provides satellite connectivity, teleport services, network management, and maritime VSAT, among other offerings. The company serves a diverse customer base, including governments, public-sector users, commercial maritime operators, and major pay-TV broadcasters, with services reaching clients across Europe, the Nordics, the Middle East, Africa, the Arctic, and Antarctica. Space Norway's infrastructure includes satellites, teleports, fibre networks, and subsea cables. It operates satellites in geostationary and high-elliptical orbits and holds a 50% stake in Kongsberg Satellite Services. The company has been active since the mid-1990s and has grown through acquisitions, including the integration of the former Telenor Satellite business.