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Trusted in defence. Delivering in space

Space-enabled capabilities for defence users

Modern defence operations depend on assured access to space. KONGSBERG develops and delivers space capabilities shaped by defence‑grade requirements for security, responsiveness, and operational continuity.


Drawing on long‑standing experience across space, maritime, and defence domains, we enable space systems to function as a trusted and integrated element of defence operations in complex and contested environments.

Sovereign Capabilities by Design

Sovereignty depends on control and access of critical space infrastructure and reliable information.

Through collaboration across local industry, government, and academia, we help allied countries to build space capacity they can control on a national or regional level.

  • National ambition

  • Local industry

  • KONGSBERG expertise

The complete space value chain

KONGSBERG has established capabilities and deep expertise across every stage of the space value chain - from satellite systems and ground infrastructure to mission operations and data services. This end-to-end expertise enables us to integrate technologies and partners into complete, operational space solutions.

Satellite platforms

Defence-grade smallsat platforms of up to 500-kilogram class, flown across 60+ missions to diverse customers. The established platform heritage is an important foundation for scaling production and deploying constellations with greater speed and predictability.

Satellite payloads

In-house and partner payloads, including AIS, EO, RF, TT&C and speci
alized sensors, leveraging KONGSBERG’s heritage in mechanisms, 
onboard electronics, and precision subsystems for demanding missions.

Responsive access to space

Secure, responsive access to space through Andøya Spaceport, offering high‑latitude trajectories to polar and sun‑synchronous orbits. Low traffic density and clear corridors support predictable launch campaigns and rapid replenishment.

Ground infrastructure

A unified ground segment combining KSAT’s global ground‑station services with KONGSBERG’s in‑house capability to deliver sovereign ground systems, providing resilient TT&C, data acquisition, and processing from antenna to mission‑ready data.

Mission operations

End-to-end mission operations including flight dynamics, TT&C
payload control, network orchestration, and rapid tasking-supported
by secure facilities and operational discipline shaped by decades of 
defence experience

Data intelligence

Rapid conversion of satellite data into decision‑ready outputs. High-rate downlink, automated processing, cloud distribution, and fusion tools combine EO, RF, maritime, environmental, and situational sources, reducing latency from collection to insight.

System overview and integration

Combining space and defence technologies into mission-ready solutions that deliver reliable information, communications and operational effects across domains. 

Get in touch

Space is becoming an increasingly important domain for defence. Speak with our team to explore how space-enabled capabilities can help connect, detect, and protect.

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