Our portfolio
Our portfolio complements university courses, offers training to learn how engineers and scientists work in the space sector, and organises events in close collaboration with the university sector and space industry to link academia with industry through innovation centers.
AIT training
Andøya Space Education offers facilities to train students in assembly, integration, and testing routines. These include a clean room for student training purposes, ESD learning, CubeSat integration training, testing facilities. The goal is to provide a practical insight to these important steps in the space mission design. These facilities are used, among others, as part of the space master’s program at the University of Oslo.
Space mission design module
This is an online introductory course covering the main aspects of space mission design. It consists in a collection of pre-recorded lectures plus online meetings for enriching the experience with active learning and working group activities. This module is being used by some Norwegian universities for complementing courses.
Space weather and atmospheric physics
Several courses focusing on space weather and atmospheric physics, offered by various Norwegian universities, enhance their curriculum through practical activities in Andøya.
These include launching weather balloons for atmospheric research, utilizing facilities like lidars and the Maarsy radar at the Alomar Observatory to gather data on atmospheric phenomena, and examining their impact on weather and climate. Additionally, they integrate real-time data and satellite observations to correlate solar activity with geomagnetic field properties and monitor the Northern Lights from a unique place dedicated to observing and recording this spectacular event.
Space Hackaton
A space hackathon is a creative, collaborative event where participants from diverse backgrounds come together to develop innovative digital solutions using space‑based data. Drawing on resources such as satellite imagery, weather and climate information, and positioning data, these hackathons challenge teams to prototype applications or tools that address real‑world needs—often with a regional focus such as the Arctic. More than just technical problem‑solving, space hackathons encourage imaginative thinking, interdisciplinary teamwork, and the exploration of how space technology can translate into meaningful societal impact.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
We welcome small groups of entrepreneurship and business development students who want to explore how the space sector can inspire new commercial opportunities. The goal is to investigate how space‑based technology, data and infrastructure can be used to develop innovative business concepts. These visits have led to productive collaborations that have enabled students to transform early ideas into tangible initiatives, demonstrating how space can serve as a powerful driver for new ventures.
Past programs
Examples on previous programs that helped students explore, learn, and connect with the space sector.
The Ghost mission
Design your experiment, launch it, and touch the near-space environment! Now this is possible by participating in the GHOST project. GHOST is a NASA suborbital rocket that will be launched from Andøya Space at the end of 2025. It will carry out student experiments from several countries, aiming to unveil the secrets of the near-space environment and perform space technology tests.
“Fly a Rocket!”
The “Fly a Rocket!” program is a collaboration between ESA, Andøya Space Education, and the Norwegian Space Agency. This international student rocket program was introduced in 2017 and is aimed at bachelor students in the beginning of their studies.
CaNoRock
Students at university level from Norway and Canada travel to Andøya Space for a week with the aim of building and launching a student sounding rocket.
Contact us
Do you have any questions? Get in touch to explore everything from guest lectures to long‑term university collaborations.