Norwegian Space Cluster is a collaborative network connecting existing space-related companies, those aiming to expand into the space economy, and others with a strong intereset in growth and innovation in the space sector.

Space economy refers to the full range of activities associated with the exploration, development and use of space in space and non-space markets.

Space economy includes all industries involved in manufacturing, operations, and services that enable or benefit from activities in space both directly and indirectly.

Key components of the space economy

All companies and organizations may apply for membership in Norwegian Space Cluster. We set no limits for our member’s geographical location, and we have members located both all over Norway and outside the country.

Upstream activities are those that occur before a space mission and include research, development, production, and preparation of the equipment and technology required for missions. Examples include:

  • Rocket development, satellite development, spacecraft development, or components and systems for these; R&D (such as new technologies, advanced materials, propulsion systems, robotics, navigation systems, and research projects); as well as testing, simulation, education, and training.

Downstream activities typically involve the use, analysis, and commercialization of data or technology collected in space. Examples include:

  • Management and operation of communication satellites, Earth observation and geospatial services (such as weather monitoring, mapping, environmental monitoring, agriculture, etc.), satellite-based navigation, space tourism, research and science (analyzing data and conducting experiments performed in space), as well as education, manufacturing, and services utilizing space technology.

Member benefits

There is growing activity in the global space industry, and Norway has strong industrial expertise in this field, including leading capabilities in satellite production, launch capacity, and ground stations for retrieving satellite data. The ambition of the cluster's initiators is to contribute to increased commercial activity, value creation, and exports across all parts of Norway's space industry through initiatives that foster greater collaboration.

  • Access to the Norwegian space ecosystem

  • Digital and physical meetings

  • Access to talent

  • Access to international ecosystem

  • Project opportunities

  • Assistance with scaling your business

  • Presence in the clusters marketing and communication channels

  • Increased visibility in the space sector

  • Access to funding channels on space-related initiatives

  • Insights into industry trends, innovations and access to exclusive resources and events

Members category and fee

(per 1st January 2025)

Startup

Company younger than 5 years and turnover < 10 MNOK/year
• Fee 2025: 3 000 NOK/year (excl. VAT)
• Membership fee: 1 500 NOK (VAT not applicable)
• Service fee: 1 500 NOK (excl. VAT) – 95% discount on market price*

Small

Description: Company with turnover < 10 MNOK/year
• Fee 2025: 8 000 NOK/year (excl. VAT)
• Membership fee: 3 500 NOK (VAT not applicable)
• Service fee: 4 500 NOK (excl. VAT) – 85% discount on market price*

Medium 1

Description: Company with turnover between 10-100 MNOK/year
• Fee 2025: 17 500 NOK/year (excl. VAT)
• Membership fee: 10 000 NOK (VAT not applicable)
• Service fee: 7 500 NOK (excl. VAT) – 75% discount on market price*

Medium 2

Description: Company with turnover between 100-250 MNOK/year
• Fee 2025: 25 500 NOK/year (excl. VAT)
• Membership fee: 15 000 NOK (VAT not applicable)
• Service fee: 10 500 NOK (excl. VAT) – 65% discount on market price*

Large 1

Description: Company with turnover between 250-500 MNOK/year
• Fee 2025: 35 000 NOK (excl. VAT)
• Membership fee: 20 000 NOK (VAT not applicable)
• Service fee: 15 000 NOK (excl. VAT) - 50% discount on market price*

Large 2

Description: Company with turnover > 500 MNOK/year
• Fee 2025: 60 000 NOK (excl. VAT)
• Membership fee: 30 000 NOK (VAT not applicable)
• Service fee: 30 000 NOK (excl. VAT)

Associated members

• Membership fee 2025: 8 000 NOK

R&D Institutes

• Fee 2025: 20 000 NOK (excl. VAT)
• Membership fee: 20 000 NOK (VAT not applicable)
• Service fee: 0 NOK***

Student organizations

Description: Student organizations with a connection to one or several universities or high schools.
• Fee 2025: 0 NOK**

* Market price for the service fee is set to 30 000 NOK in 2025 (excl. VAT).

** Student organizations do not pay a members or services fee to be a part of the cluster, but will pay cover charge for meetings, if applicable.

What does the service fee cover***?

The service fee covers:

Specialized events and workshops
• Events and workshops specifically tailored to the needs of the members.

Projects
• Coordination and organization of joint projects among members.

Support and consulting
• Guidance and support through cluster activities on project applications, business development, innovation strategies etc.

Network building and matchmaking
• Facilitation of networking and connecting members and external partners, nationally and internationally.

Internationalization
• Support members in international oriented activities such as export opportunities, partnerships and new market entry.

*** For some events and programs there may be a cover charge to pay per attending person not covered by the service or members fee.