What is the role and importance of space in and for the Arctic? How are the Arctic and space sectors connected, and what opportunities does the growth of the space industry present for the region?

Joining the conversation are:

Nettie La Belle-Hamer, Deputy Director for Geophysical Institute at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, USA
Troels Sandreid, President of Andøya Spaceport
Pippa Malmgren, CEO and Founder of Geopolitica Institute; and Strategic Advisor at C10 Labs, USA
Martin Skedsmo, Key Account Manager at KSAT - Kongsberg Satellite Services
Josef Wiedemann, Sales Director at ISAR Aerospace, Germany

Moderating was Daniel Leeb, Executive Mission Director of the Iceland Space Agency and Managing Director of Iceland Research Institute of Space Science.

This Session was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Business Forum, held October 16th to 17th, during the 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly, in Reykjavík, Iceland.

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