| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Space objects launched | No authoritative open source found |
| First space object | No authoritative open source found |
| First launch (year) | No authoritative open source found |
| Most recent launch (year) | No authoritative open source found |
| Active satellites | 20Celestrak SATCAT [2026] |
| Total tracked objects | 29Celestrak SATCAT [2026] |
- 1962 - launched first research rocket
- 1992 - began operating first communications satellite (THOR-1)
- 2010 - built first satellite (AISSat-1) to monitor from polar orbit Automatic Identification Signals from ships (launched by India)
- 2017 - launched two microsatellites (NorSat-1 and -2) to track commercial sea vessels
- 2025 - signed US-led Artemis Accords for space and lunar exploration
Source: CIA World Factbook (Historical Archive — final edition) · CC0 · Edition 2026-05
