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The Swedish Armed Forces is a government organization that is increasing its role in the space industry, particularly in bolstering national defense and security. The Armed Forces are working to improve space situational awareness and enable satellite launches, demonstrated by the government allocating approximately one billion SEK until 2032 to develop Sweden's space capabilities. They collaborate with entities like the Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) to expand infrastructure at the Esrange Space Center and to launch satellites. This includes initiatives to improve military communication, integrate advanced platforms into defense strategies, and ensure access to space services for total defense and crisis preparedness.
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The agreement with the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration gives the Swedish Armed Forces the ability to launch their own satellites from Esrange using Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket.
SSC Space signed a 209 million Swedish kronor contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to provide the Swedish Armed Forces with a national satellite launch capability from Esrange Space Center using the Alpha rocket.
The Swedish Armed Forces will have a sovereign space asset for identifying and analyzing threats globally.
The Swedish Armed Forces’ first sovereign satellite was launched and put into operation after a few months of work under the January agreement with Sweden.
Planet Labs PBC published the first images from its latest Pelican launch, including the first sovereign satellite of the Swedish Armed Forces.
The Swedish Armed Forces' military space program advanced early because of close cooperation with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration and the Swedish Defence Research Agency.
The Swedish Armed Forces agreement was Planet Labs PBC’s third satellite services contract signed within 12 months.
The Swedish Armed Forces launched Sweden's first military reconnaissance satellite on Sunday, May 3.
Planet Labs PBC signed a multi-year agreement with the Swedish Armed Forces in January 2026.
The Swedish Armed Forces are expanding their operations into space through a military space program planned to expand Sweden's space presence over the next decade.
The Swedish Armed Forces agreement gives Sweden sovereign ownership of a dedicated suite of Planet satellites and access to high-resolution imagery and intelligence solutions.
Planet Labs PBC has a satellite services agreement with the Swedish Armed Forces.
On 16 March, SSC Space signed a SEK 209 million contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to enable a national satellite launch capability for the Swedish Armed Forces.
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration signed a SEK 209 million contract with SSC Space to protect, ensure availability of, and execute satellite launches for the Swedish Armed Forces, partners, and allies.
Planet Labs signed a multi-year, low nine-figure satellite services contract with the Swedish Armed Forces.
The Planet Labs contract with the Swedish Armed Forces covers satellites, data, and situational awareness tools in support of Sweden’s national security.
Planet Labs PBC secured a nine-figure deal with the Swedish Armed Forces’ FMV for space-based surveillance.
In 2023, the Swedish government allocated approximately SEK 1 billion ($105.44 million) to the Swedish Armed Forces through 2032 to develop Sweden’s space capabilities.
The contract covers systems and infrastructure for protecting, ensuring the availability of, and executing satellite launches for the Swedish Armed Forces, partners, and allies.
The 2023 Swedish government decision includes improved space situational awareness, expansion of infrastructure at Esrange in cooperation with SSC Space, and the ability for the Swedish Armed Forces to carry out multiple satellite launches.