Space

Norway

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IndicatorValue
Space objects launchedNo authoritative open source found
First space objectNo authoritative open source found
First launch (year)No authoritative open source found
Most recent launch (year)No authoritative open source found
Active satellites20Celestrak SATCAT [2026]
Total tracked objects29Celestrak 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

Section metadata

Data year2026
EditionDatabook 2026
Coverage2/6
LicenseCC-BY
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  • Celestrak SATCAT
    celestrak_satcat
    Edition: 2026
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About this data

Norway's space on Databook compiles 2 indicators from 1 open datasets including Celestrak SATCAT. Key figures include active satellites (20), total tracked objects (29). Data is referenced to 2026. Every value carries its source and publication year, published under open licenses.