The alliance will focus on closing gaps in the satellite and launch value chain, offering regular commercial launch services and flexible Tactical Responsive Launch capabilities. These services are intended to ensure secure and resilient satellite operations with faster reaction times in support of European and NATO partners.
Troels Sandreid, President of Andøya Spaceport, said: “This Letter of Intent is a significant milestone for Andøya Space. By bundling expertise and infrastructure, we are aiming at reinforcing Europe’s ability to respond swiftly and securely to emerging civil and military space demands”.
Thomas Berge Nielsen, CEO of Rheinmetall Nordic AS, stated: “Looking at the development of European space capabilities, the collaboration with Andøya Space will be a decisive factor concerning our assortment for the civil and military sector. We are very much looking forward to working together”.
According to both companies, the partnership will help ensure strategic autonomy, faster deployment of new capabilities and operational advantages under current geopolitical conditions. They underlined that the collaboration marks a step towards completing the Andøya space-value-chain and developing advanced space facilities and services on European soil.
