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Industry

The space industry is a growth sector in Norway. The sector turnover was 5.2 billion NOK in 2008, of which 72% was exported.

The robust space industry owes its growth to an early industrial and R&D commitment, from the 1960s on. In turn, commitment has been triggered by needs. Many companies are directly or indirectly involved in the seafaring and offshore sectors, which need satellite-based services and equipment for communications, navigation and distress and rescue services. Norwegian waters need efficient monitoring, which has created a need for radar satellite services.

Norway in international projects
Norwegian companies are involved in developing and building the International Space Station, the Ariane 5 launchers, space telescopes, spacecraft for exploring other planets, Earth observation satellites, communication satellites and navigation satellites. Telenor, Nera, Tandberg Television, Alcatel Space Norway, and the Kongsberg Group are the principal actors in the Norwegian space sector.

Space activities may benefit Norway more than other countries in Europe. Companies participating in ESA programmes have been attracted by the possibilities of synergy in development.

NIFRO
The Norwegian space industry sector is organized through the Norwegian Industrial Forum for Space Activities (NIFRO), which promotes co-ordination, business development and public contact.

Please note: All Euro values are based on an average currency exchange of €1 = NOK 8,35 (as of May 2004)

Norwegian Space Centre, P.O. Box 113 Skoyen, 0212 Oslo, Norway.
Phone: +47 22511800 Fax: +47 22511801. E-mail: spacecentre@spacecentre.no
Editor-in-Chief Marianne Moen.
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