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Andøya Space launch site
« on: 10/08/2021 01:17 pm »

Green light for Andøya Space financing: - A historic day

Today, Andøya Space was awarded NOK 365.6 million ($42 million) in government funding to establish a new smallsat launch site. This launch site will be the first orbital launch site in Norway, and is one of very few orbital launch sites in Europe, planned or operational. (Especially besides Plesetsk Cosmodrome, which is unavailable for commercial launch vehicles.) With funding secure, it seems like it will become a reality, so I thought it deserved it's own thread.

The site will have up to three launch pads and will support up to 30 launches per year of small-lift and medium-lift launch vehicles, to between 87.4 and 108 degree inclinations. And it's position at approximately 69 degrees north provides more efficient access to polar orbits than all other launch sites in the world.

Andøya Space currently has contracts with two launch providers:

1. Isar Aerospace. https://www.andoyaspace.no/articles/isar-aerospace-signs-exclusive-launch-pad-in-norway-for-up-to-20-years
2. Rocket Factory Augsburg https://www.andoyaspace.no/articles/rocket-factory-augsburg-secures-launch-site-in-andoya-norway

As far as I can determine, the attached pdf (in Norwegian) contains the most current information about the planned site, pages 3-56. It details the construction of Pad A, with a Pad B and pad C planned for the future. Pad A will be ready for use towards the end of 2022. I get the impression Pad B will be constructed before 2025, while Pad C is intended to be a possible for expansion in the future, without any concrete plans at the moment to make it a reality. Pad B/C will be covered in a later application.

The previously approved plan was to build an interim pad on land, and then build two launch pads on an artificial island. And this plan was rejected at some point because the distance between the pads would be insufficient, and I assume it would be costly to increase it to the required size. Pad A replaces the interim pad in a slightly different location, and is a permanent installation. Pad A will support a maximum of 10 launches per year.

There's also a lot of information here, also mostly in Norwegian, but this is before the recent modifications described in the pdf: https://www.andoyaspace.no/what-we-do/orbital-launch/impact-assessments

The noise analysis might be particularly interesting, assuming a launch vehicle with 57 tons of thrust (I don't believe this is a firm limit to what the launch site actually can launch, though): https://cms.andoyaspace.no/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/vedlegg_3_andoya_spaceport_fagrapport_stoy_borvagen_norconsult_2019.pdf
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Re: Andøya Space launch site
« Reply #1 on: 10/08/2021 01:36 pm »
But this situation potentially blurs lines. For example, why would Norway accept the unlimited liability under UN OST of a German vehicle going wrong, when all it provides is the concrete launch pad?
I really don't know much about the legislation concerning orbital launches from Norway, but just to provide some context - it's not just a concrete pad. The military airport on Andøya is going to be mostly closed down by 2023, which is a part of the motivation for trying to generate new economic activity for this community.

The launch site is expected to provide around 150 jobs, directly and indirectly. There will be payload integration facilities, propellant production, etc. For launches, you need people to clear the pad and the surrounding areas and things like weather reports. And each launch is expected to bring a team of 10-20 people to stay for up to a month, generating activity at hotels, restaurants, car rental places, etc. There's expected to be some increase in tourism to see the rocket launches.
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Re: Andøya Space launch site
« Reply #2 on: 11/11/2021 10:26 pm »
From T-Minus Engineering on LinkedIn:

On the 3th of October at Andøya Space Norway, T-Minus Engineering launched a T-Minus DART rocket.

With an efficient buildup and preparation, the rocket motor ignited perfectly and the vehicle accelerated out of the tower to the supersonic regime. At high supersonic speed, an instability occurred and the vehicle was unable to deploy a qualification payload engineered by T-Minus Engineering. The reason for this anomaly is currently under investigation.

Overall we look back at a successful test campaign and collaboration, and we are one step closer to a fully successful flight.
We thank the staff of Andøya Space and DLR Moraba for their support during the campaign.
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Re: Andøya Space launch site
« Reply #3 on: 11/12/2021 04:41 am »
For those who are unfamiliar with Andøya, this is from the current suborbital launch site which has been in operation since 1962.

The orbital launch site will be built a bit further south along the coast.

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Re: Andøya Space launch site
« Reply #4 on: 11/12/2021 05:51 am »
The payloads also failed to separate from the two DART launches at the Koonibba Test Range. I wonder if the problems are related.
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Re: Andøya Space launch site
« Reply #5 on: 11/25/2021 09:27 am »
Three contractors have been selected for constructing the first launch pad and associated infrastructure/buildings. Sortland Entreprenør AS, Karstein Kristiansen Entreprenør and Leonhard Nilsen & Sønner will be doing the construction. They will start early 2022 and expect to be finished in time for the first orbital launch in late 2022.

https://www-vol-no.translate.goog/nyheter/andoy/2021/11/24/Skal-bygge-Spaceport-24858625.ece?_x_tr_sl=no&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=no&_x_tr_pto=nui
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Re: Andøya Space launch site
« Reply #6 on: 01/19/2022 05:09 am »
https://spacewatch.global/2022/01/andoya-spaceport-and-innospace-signs-launch-mou/

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Edinburgh, 6 January 2022. – South-Korean Innospace and Norwegian Andøya Space signed a Memorandum of Understanding to launch into polar and sun-synchronous orbits from Norway, Andøya Space announced.

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Re: Andøya Space launch site
« Reply #7 on: 02/08/2022 12:38 pm »
Some updated documents were recently released, as part of a public hearing on the proposed facility. I've attached the pdf.

Some more details of the plans were included. Some of the things I could see:

1. There's still three pads planned, A and B to be constructed immediately and C as a future option. A is 60 x 100 meters (197 x 328 ft), B and C are 100 x 150 meters (328 x 492 ft). The pads will include launch tower type structures of up to 15 meters (49 ft) height, and lightning deflection towers of up to 45 meters (148 ft) height.

2. They are planning two assembly/integration/test buildings close to the pad, which will be used for storage once the main building complex is finished further away from the pads. These two buildings are each 750 square meters (8000 sq ft) and 15-20 meters (49-66 ft) height.

3. Around one km north of the site, they are planning a 15 x 50 meter (49 x 164 ft) concrete pad for some permanent antennas and radars. They will be enclosed in a 10 meter (33 ft) diameter radar dome.

4. The main building complex is planned to be around 20,000 square meters (215,000 sq ft) of up to 25 meters (82 ft) height, including up to four assembly/integration/test halls, launch control, visitor center, accommodations, etc.

5. Based on when this public hearing started, they seem to be around two months delayed since the plans were made in November.

I'm unsure when exactly they can start construction. It seems to me like no earlier than April. But probably later.
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Re: Andøya Space launch site
« Reply #8 on: 02/16/2022 12:23 pm »
Andøya Space has responded to a journalist and say they expect construction to start at the end of the month. So the previous application process can't be a hindrance to starting. I believe pad A is unchanged from the first approved application, so maybe they can build that, and only need the new permit for pad B and C.

Swedish article: https://www.nyteknik.se/premium/vem-vinner-rymdkampen-sverige-eller-norge-7028482 (Google translate)
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Re: Andøya Space launch site
« Reply #9 on: 02/16/2022 10:59 pm »
Andøya Space has responded to a journalist and say they expect construction to start at the end of the month. So the previous application process can't be a hindrance to starting. I believe pad A is unchanged from the first approved application, so maybe they can build that, and only need the new permit for pad B and C.

Swedish article: https://www.nyteknik.se/premium/vem-vinner-rymdkampen-sverige-eller-norge-7028482 (Google translate)

Well, it is good to know there are places in this world where the relevant government agencies actually encourage and support the growth of a new space launch industry in their country.

I wish that were true in Australia  :'(
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Re: Andøya Space launch site
« Reply #10 on: 02/18/2022 10:14 am »
Well, it is good to know there are places in this world where the relevant government agencies actually encourage and support the growth of a new space launch industry in their country.

I wish that were true in Australia  :'(
I know there is this site: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whalers_Way_Orbital_Launch_Complex

But are you referring to the resistance from environmentalists?

There is some resistance at Andøya as well. The local fisheries really don't like the maritime closures that would be required. Some general NIMBY from owners of affected properties, as well. Environmentalists probably would be more concerned if there hadn't been suborbital launches being performed since the 60s.

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Re: Andøya Space launch site
« Reply #11 on: 02/20/2022 09:24 pm »
Well, it is good to know there are places in this world where the relevant government agencies actually encourage and support the growth of a new space launch industry in their country.

I wish that were true in Australia  :'(
I know there is this site: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whalers_Way_Orbital_Launch_Complex

But are you referring to the resistance from environmentalists?

There is some resistance at Andøya as well. The local fisheries really don't like the maritime closures that would be required. Some general NIMBY from owners of affected properties, as well. Environmentalists probably would be more concerned if there hadn't been suborbital launches being performed since the 60s.

Not just the environmentalists.. although we sure have our share of NIMBYs here!  The Australian Space Agency themselves have been extremely reluctant to approve launch licenses and permits here and much prefer people launch from some other country ...but that's a topic for another thread: https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=46926.0
With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine - however, this is not necessarily a good idea. It is hard to be sure where they are
going to land, and it could be dangerous sitting under them as they fly overhead.

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Re: Andøya Space launch site
« Reply #12 on: 05/28/2022 09:58 am »
Andoyaspace.no: Coorperation agreement for Andoya Spaceport Phase 1 signed  (Norwegan, use translate)
Andoya Spaceport has entered a cooperation agreement with SEKK and LNS for the development and construction of the first launch zone at Andoya (Nordmela/ Børvågen) orbital launch site. The first phase also includes the first vehicle assembly building, support building and temporary launch control center.
This work is planned for this year.
The article contains images and a vimeo video with progress of groundwork at the launch site, and the quarry that AFAIK could be used to stow pyrotechnics in the future.
There are follow-on phases that could lead to spaceport completion by 2025. With AFAIK three launch zones. I think they could be allowed to do 30 orbital launches annually from Andoya orbital spaceport.
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Re: Andøya Space launch site
« Reply #13 on: 06/03/2022 06:08 pm »
Andoyaspace.no: Coorperation agreement for Andoya Spaceport Phase 1 signed  (Norwegan, use translate)
Andoya Spaceport has entered a cooperation agreement with SEKK and LNS for the development and construction of the first launch zone at Andoya (Nordmela/ Børvågen) orbital launch site. The first phase also includes the first vehicle assembly building, support building and temporary launch control center.
This work is planned for this year.
The article contains images and a vimeo video with progress of groundwork at the launch site, and the quarry that AFAIK could be used to stow pyrotechnics in the future.
There are follow-on phases that could lead to spaceport completion by 2025. With AFAIK three launch zones. I think they could be allowed to do 30 orbital launches annually from Andoya orbital spaceport.
I was about to post something about this. It's cool to finally see some progress. Pad A is clearly being constructed right now.

A direct link to the video from the site:


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Re: Andøya Space launch site
« Reply #14 on: 06/03/2022 06:17 pm »
They actually have a couple of videos from earlier that I had also somehow missed.

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Newer:



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Re: Andøya Space launch site
« Reply #15 on: 06/29/2022 12:30 am »
This high-resolution satellite image of the construction progress at Launch Pad A was taken on 2022-06-27 @ 10:49:34 UTC.

You can browse the image on a map here: https://api.soar.earth/short/17906a1676

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Re: Andøya Space launch site
« Reply #16 on: 01/16/2023 06:36 pm »
I came across some videos from the build. The current status is that they took over the Assembly, Integration and Test building from the contractor a few days ago. They are still working on the pad and other infrastructure.

The expectation is completion this spring, and the first launch later this year.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=878812809932946

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1308066049760693

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1352364235170227

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1250913922359542

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Re: Andøya Space launch site
« Reply #17 on: 08/22/2023 11:07 am »
Google Maps now has updated imagery of the site from June 18, 2023.
https://www.google.com/maps/@69.1076245,15.5926401,459m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu

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Re: Andøya Space launch site
« Reply #18 on: 09/12/2023 08:09 am »
Some recent updates:

1: Tankage at the site is coming along nicely. https://twitter.com/AndoyaSpace/status/1698682921190584724

2. First launch scheduled for second half of 2023. Source: https://andoyaspace.no/news-articles/well-under-way-to-the-first-test-launch-from-andoya-spaceportt/

3. Andøya Spaceport will be receiving an additional 150 million NOK (~15 million dollars) for military space applications. As I can gather, it's mostly for upgrading security at the site. Source in Norwegian: https://www.nrk.no/nordland/regjeringen-varsler-betydelig-militaer-romsatsing-pa-andoya-spaceport-1.16544178

4. The official opening of Andøya Spaceport is November 2nd, and crown prince Haakon will attend to mark the occasion. Source in Norwegian: https://www.vol.no/nyheter/i/Mok4jJ/kronprinsen-skal-aapne-andoeya-spaceport
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« Reply #19 on: 09/13/2023 03:17 pm »
2. First launch scheduled for second half of 2023. Source: https://andoyaspace.no/news-articles/well-under-way-to-the-first-test-launch-from-andoya-spaceportt/

"The first test flight of Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum at Andøya Spaceport is scheduled to take place in the second half of 2023."

 :o

Isar has not built any rocket stage yet. Which realistically means that nothing will launch from Andøya before 2026.
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« Reply #20 on: 09/13/2023 04:11 pm »
Yeah, I'm not exactly holding my breath, but that is still the official timeline.

2026 may be a bit pessimistic, though. Isar might be building stages right now, and start testing within weeks of the opening november 2nd. If so, 2024 is achievable.

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Re: Andøya Space launch site
« Reply #21 on: 09/13/2023 06:26 pm »
2026 may be a bit pessimistic, though. Isar might be building stages right now, and start testing within weeks of the opening november 2nd. If so, 2024 is achievable.

Firefly - with support of Ukrainian engine engineering and American rocket know-how - did their first stage test in April 2019 and launched in September 2021. No way Isar can make that faster for a similar large and complex rocket in Germany. Therefore first launch NET 2026.
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Re: Andøya Space launch site
« Reply #22 on: 11/03/2023 07:31 pm »
Andøya spaceport officially opened yesterday.

https://www.highnorthnews.com/en/norway-launched-commercial-space-age

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« Reply #23 on: 06/01/2024 08:37 am »
The responsibility for licencing space launches from Norway was moved from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries to the Civil Aviation Authority of Norway, to be better able to support and oversee launches from Andøya in particular.

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The King in Council decided today that the responsibility for issuing permits to launch rockets from Norwegian soil is delegated to the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority.

- With the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority as the national licensing authority, we get a competent and dedicated professional environment, which can make good assessments for launches from Norwegian soil. This is an important piece in the work to ensure that Norway will be a responsible, predictable and competitive provider of satellite launches, says Industry Minister Cecilie Myrseth.

The launch of objects into space from Norwegian territory is subject to Act 13 June 1969 no. 38, which stipulates that permission from the Ministry of Trade and Fisheries is required for such launches. In practice, only Andøya Space's launches of research rockets from Andøya and Svalbard have so far been covered by this provision. Permission for this has been issued by the Ministry of Trade and Fisheries itself.

Andøya Spaceport has entered into an agreement with Isar Aerospace, which this year plans to launch the first satellite from Norwegian soil into space. These are larger rockets, which require a more comprehensive permit regime than has been used for the smaller research rockets from Andøya and Svalbard. There is therefore a need for a dedicated authority that can assess applications and issue permits.

Since 1 January 2023, the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority has been the national supervisory authority for space activities. This responsibility is now extended to also include issuing permits for launching rockets. The tasks covered by the authority's responsibility include supervision of and permission for launch suppliers, and supervision of and payload assessment of satellites. 

In addition to the responsibility of being the licensing authority for launches, the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority has also been given administrative responsibility for the Space Registry Convention of 12 November 1974. This is an international agreement which, among other things, obliges Norway to keep an overview of Norwegian-owned satellites, and to report these to the UN registry.

https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/luftfartstilsynet-blir-nasjonal-tillatelsesmyndighet-for-romaktiviteter/id3041510/

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Re: Andøya Space launch site
« Reply #24 on: 08/22/2024 03:36 pm »
Andøya has gotten approval to do orbital launches.

https://www-regjeringen-no.translate.goog/no/aktuelt/gir-tillatelse-til-a-drive-romhavnen-andoya-spaceport/id3050924/?_x_tr_sl=no&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp

The approval is for 30 launches per year, where 4 can be between 11 pm and 7 am. It's granted for five years.

Isar Aerospace will need a seperate permit to launch their rockets, and this permit is currently being processed.

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Re: Andøya Space launch site
« Reply #26 on: 08/28/2024 06:45 pm »
Nice, I missed that one. To sum up, there will be intermittent road closures past the launch site 12:00-20:00 in the period August 30th through September 13th. This is for operational test activities.

I would think this is some sort of Isar Aerospace Spectrum stage testing. Hopefully there will be some information when things start happening.
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« Reply #27 on: 08/29/2024 09:22 am »
Nice, I missed that one. To sum up, there will be intermittent road closures past the launch site 12:00-20:00 in the period August 30th through September 13th. This is for operational test activities.

I would think this is some sort of Isar Aerospace Spectrum stage testing. Hopefully there will be some information when things start happening.

It is for the launching of scientific rocket: “Bolt”. The launch is planned in the period of September 2nd -9th, between the hours of 10:00 and 16:30 local time.

See here: https://andoyaspace.no/info-messages/student-rocket-august-3rd/

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Re: Andøya Space launch site
« Reply #28 on: 08/29/2024 10:11 am »
Nice, I missed that one. To sum up, there will be intermittent road closures past the launch site 12:00-20:00 in the period August 30th through September 13th. This is for operational test activities.

I would think this is some sort of Isar Aerospace Spectrum stage testing. Hopefully there will be some information when things start happening.

It is for the launching of scientific rocket: “Bolt”. The launch is planned in the period of September 2nd -9th, between the hours of 10:00 and 16:30 local time.

See here: https://andoyaspace.no/info-messages/student-rocket-august-3rd/
No, that's a separate event at the suborbital site. The road closure is at the orbital site. (The two sites are 27 km apart.)

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Re: Andøya Space launch site
« Reply #29 on: 08/31/2024 11:45 am »
I signed up for text alerts for activity, and they are now saying camera surveillance will be used in a 2.3 km radius from the orbital launch pad in connection with operational test activites, September 1st though 13th.

So, it looks like they are delayed in starting, but expect to start tomorrow.

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« Reply #30 on: 09/01/2024 07:48 pm »
The 'Bolt' rocket is a black brant rocket launching the Bolt-1b mission. This is a mission researching phenomena relating to hypersonic vehicles. Bolt-1b was earlier announced to be launched in Australia (Southern Launch).

https://www.instagram.com/p/C_Vj1CENMzy/
https://www.instagram.com/p/C_QPxBDNFzv/

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Re: Andøya Space launch site
« Reply #31 on: 01/16/2025 07:25 pm »
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Norway and the United States have signed a Technology Safeguards Agreement (TSA) to facilitate the launch of U.S. satellites and launch vehicles from Andøya Spaceport. The agreement marks a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral cooperation in space technology and security.

https://defence-industry.eu/norway-and-u-s-sign-agreement-to-enable-satellite-launches-from-andoya-spaceport/


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