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Norwegian satellite to launch in August


The first Norwegian satellite is to be launched this summer in order to keep track of maritime activities in the High North. The AIS (Automatic Identification System) is used by ships and Vessel Traffic Services around the world as a short-range coastal traffic system. Read the full story

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Indian launch for Norwegian nano satellite


earthThe first satellite to be developed in Norway is set to be launched in India. Read the full story

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Vandals cause Icelandic telelvison blackout


cables2(Updated) Sabotage was the reason for the loss of power to a microwave communications centre in Reykjavik early Thursday morning. Read the full story

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Norway launches new satellite


earthThor 6, the latest satellite from the Norwegian Telenor Satellite Broadcasting (TSBc), has been successfully released into orbit from its launch site at the French Guiana Spaceport of Kourou. The new satellite will take over from its ancestor Thor III which will be retired in 2010. Read the full story

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