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Norway and U.S. Sign Technology Safeguards Agreement for Satellite Launches from Andøya Spaceport on January 16, 2025
Jan 17, 2025, 09:02 AM
On January 16, 2025, Norway and the United States signed a Technology Safeguards Agreement (TSA) to facilitate the launch of American satellites and launchers from Andøya Spaceport in the Arctic. This agreement aims to prevent U.S. technology from falling into the wrong hands while providing U.S. entities with a launch location in the Nordic region. The deal is expected to enhance cooperation in space activities between the two countries.
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