The Norwegian Space Agency (NOSA) is a government agency under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries. NOSA is responsible for implementing Norwegian space policy, fostering the growth of the national space sector, and coordinating national and international space activities. NOSA manages Norway's participation in the European Space Agency (ESA) and the EU's space programs. Key areas of focus include business development, societal benefits, and research, and it has partnerships with organizations like ESA, Isar Aerospace, and JAXA.
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The Norwegian Space Agency awarded Space Flight Laboratory of Canada a contract to develop the NorSat Technology Demonstrator microsatellite.
Hauglie-Hanssen, general director of the Norwegian Space Agency, views the increased support for Andøya Space as a sign that the government regards building a launch base for small satellites in Northern Norway as a matter of great importance.
The Techstars Allied Space Accelerator, established in 2019, received funding from the U.S. Air Force, the Netherlands Ministry of Defence, the Norwegian Ministry of Defence, and the Norwegian Space Agency.