Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) is a world leading provider of communication services for spacecraft and launch vehicles from our uniquely located global ground network, which allows rapid delivery of advanced maritime and terrestrial monitoring services from multiple satellite missions.

KSAT owns and operates a truly global cost-effective multi-mission Ground Station Network of both polar and mid-latitude stations.   The three polar ground stations are located in Tromsø at 69°N, Svalbard Satellite Station (SvalSat) at 78°N and the Antarctic station (TrollSat) at 72°S; while we have established ground stations at over further 20 sites around the World.

Earth Observation at KSAT is one of the core businesses.  Monitoring oil on water and vessel locations (that may or may not have inactive AIS) in near real-time are key factors for many customers in the energy, environment, coastal administration and defence & intelligence sectors. Onshore services include Methane detection, ground motion detection and measurement, elevation models and imagery provision.