Space Norway
Kjell-Ove Orderud Skare is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in program management and strategic planning within the defense and aerospace sectors. Currently serving as the Program Director for the Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission at Space Norway since March 2015, Kjell-Ove has previously held significant roles, including Advisor at Space Norway and Project Manager at Terramar. With a military background, Kjell-Ove led projects for NATO and the Armed Forces Defence Staff, notably as Project Leader for linking the National Joint Operations HQ to NATO and Chairman of the National Reserve Forces Committee. Additional roles at Allied Command Transformation focused on NATO capabilities and education. Academic credentials include a Master’s degree in Strategic Resource Management from the National Defense University and various military training programs, contributing to a well-rounded expertise in defense strategy and project management.
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Space Norway
Space Norway’s task is to manage and develop strategic and security-critical space infrastructure safeguarding national functions. Space Norway is 100% owned by the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries and represents a key part of the Norwegian Government’s activities and assets in the space sector. The Space Norway group comprises the holding company Space Norway AS including the 100% owned subsidiaries Statsat AS and Space Norway HEOSAT AS (HEOSAT), as well as a 50% ownership in Kongsberg Satellite Services AS (KSAT). - Statsat is responsible for the development and operation of small satellites for governmental use. The business is mainly related to the operation and renewal of the Norwegian Coastal Administration’s fleet of AIS satellites. - HEOSAT was registered in 2019 and is a single purpose company with the goal to establish broadband communication in the Arctic by launching two satellites into a highly elliptical orbit with a corresponding ground segment. - KSAT is a joint venture owned 50/50 by Space Norway AS and Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace AS. KSAT is the world’s largest supplier of ground station services for controlling and downloading data from satellites in polar orbits. Space Norway owns and is responsible for the fibreoptic connection between mainland Norway and Svalbard. In addition to transmitting satellite data to customers worldwide, the fibre system is the primary connection between Svalbard and the outside world.