Spaceport Europe
VISIT DESTINATION / ANDØYA · NORWAY

The Arctic edge of space.

A northern research and launch location framed by sea, mountains and Arctic skies.

Photo: asbjorneliassen · CC BY-SA 2.0

Andøya Space

Andøya Space is an operating range. Launch viewing and visitor access are not guaranteed; follow the operator’s current visitor guidance and safety notices.

Background guide. See the live Access tab below for current visitor information and source checks.

Solar prominence · artist’s impression
01 / THE PLACE

Oksebåsen and Andenes

The long-running sounding rocket range and newer orbital launch facility are on Andøya’s exposed northern coast.

02 / THE VEHICLES

Research rockets to Spectrum

Sounding rockets serve atmospheric science; Spectrum is the orbital launcher tested from the site in 2025.

03 / ACCESS

Operational site

Public access depends on launch safety zones and operator announcements. Do not assume the pad is open to visitors.

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Make a journey of it.

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