Recent #Space Norway news in the semiconductor industry

13 days ago

➀ Space Norway partners with Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) to develop a satellite program for high-resolution, wide-area maritime monitoring using Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and onboard Automatic Identification System (AIS);

➁ The collaboration will provide real-time surveillance capabilities for the Norwegian government, commercial entities, and international clients, with SSTL manufacturing satellites and Space Norway leading operational monitoring;

➂ The initiative aims to deliver advanced space-based surveillance globally, emphasizing service privacy and priority over designated areas.

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about 1 year ago
➀ Space Norway and Viasat are collaborating on the Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission (ASBM) to provide broadband connectivity in the Arctic region from polar orbits. ➁ The mission, led by Space Norway's subsidiary Heosat, has successfully launched two satellites (ASBM-1 and ASBM-2) carrying Ka-band payloads to extend Viasat's global network. ➂ The satellites are expected to enter service in early to mid-2025, offering coverage north of 65°N with a unique highly elliptical orbit (HEO).
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