Inside the Nordic base key to Europe’s hopes in space race

By Stefanie Dazio, Mailn Haarala, Published by The Independent, 1 September 2025 The space center's 30-plus antennas can more easily communicate with satellites orbiting the North Pole Deep within the remote Swedish forest, where reindeer roam and scientists ski in winter, lies a pivotal site in Europe's ambition to challenge

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Hammond takes on chief executive role at spaceport

Render of a small launch vehicle launching from SaxaVord Spaceport - via Shetland Flyer Aerial Media Published by Shetland News, 19 August 2025 SAXAVORD Spaceport has announced that Scott Hammond will be its new chief executive following the death of co-founder Frank Strang. Formerly the deputy CEO, Hammond will take

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1st Portuguese spaceport could soon emerge as nation grants license for launch center in the Azores

Portugal's Atlantic Space Consortium launch site under construction.(Image credit: Atlantic Space Consortium) By Andrew Jones, Published by Space.com, 18 August 2025 Portugal's space ambitions grow as Atlantic Spaceport Consortium secures approval to operate the nation's first launch center in the mid-Atlantic Portugal has taken a significant step in its space

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Canada’s NordSpace begins construction on orbital spaceport. When will it open for launches?

Atlantic spaceport complex (ASX) construction. Image captured from Space.com video By Josh Dinner, Published by Space.com, 18 August 2025 The company's first test flight could launch before the end of the month. Private Canadian company NordSpace has started construction on its Atlantic Spaceport Complex (ASX) in Newfoundland and Labrador, marking

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