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Last night, Norwegian satellites were launched from California, and will provide the Arctic with full broadband coverage.
This is a milestone for Norway. The launch represents our largest space project to date and will be of great benefit to all work being done in the Arctic, says Industry Minister Cecilie Myrseth.
The satellites will provide full broadband coverage and efficient communication in the Arctic – an area that has had unreliable coverage until now. This will be useful for aircraft, research and fishing vessels, cruise ships, coast guards, expeditions and other actors operating in the Arctic, among others.
This launch shows the ability of Norwegian space actors to deliver ground-breaking solutions. We are very proud of what we have achieved, and look forward to the continuation, says the Minister of Business.
The satellites were launched at 04.02 Norwegian time by a rocket in California, with the help of SpaceX.
The Norwegian company Space Norway, which is wholly owned by the Ministry of Trade and Fisheries, is responsible for the satellites.
