Oslo.  Space Norway, a premium provider of broadcasting services across the Nordics and Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), announces that Intelsat is an anchor customer for Space Norway on its THOR 8 satellite at 1⁰ West by taking lifetime ownership to a broadcasting payload tailored to CEE.

THOR 8 is Space Norway’s new multi-mission satellite scheduled to launch in 2027. THOR 8 comprises two distinct broadcasting payloads, tailored for CEE and Nordics respectively, in combination with extensive and flexible capacities for data communications services to government and commercial clients.

“Intelsat’s commitment to THOR 8 marks a significant milestone in our strategic, long-standing partnership with Intelsat at 1⁰ West. We are very pleased to host Intelsat’s CEE broadcasting payload on our THOR 8 satellite” said Morten Tengs, CEO of Space Norway.

“Intelsat’s new broadcast payload on THOR 8 will provide long-term continuity for media customers who use Intelsat’s flagship 1W location for DTH, delivery to cable and IPTV head-ends in CEE,” said Pascale Fromont, Intelsat Vice President and General Manager, Media.

Ole Ledang, Director of Broadcasting at Space Norway, emphasised: “This contract with Intelsat underscores our confidence in the continued demand for satellite television distribution services in the Nordics and CEE. We are dedicated to deliver future-proof DTH services to meet the evolving needs of our customers for years to come.”

About Space Norway

Space Norway is Northern Europe’s leading satellite operator and a key player in the European space industry. We provide advanced and reliable connectivity solutions to governments, public and defence sectors, commercial maritime, land-based industries, and major broadcasters.

Our hybrid infrastructure, comprising satellites, teleports, fibre networks, and subsea fibre optic cables, enables us to deliver critical connectivity services across Europe, the Arctic, Antarctic, the Middle East, and Africa.

With industry-leading expertise, agility, and a commitment to excellence, we remain at the forefront of innovation. Our objective is to harness space for security and commercial growth – enriching life and expanding possibilities.

Image: Illustration of THOR 8. (Courtesy Thales Alenia Space).

Space Norway is owned by the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Fisheries.

Source : Space Norway