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Episode Synopsis
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, USATroels Sandreid, President of Andøya SpaceportPippa Malmgren, CEO and Founder of Geopolitica Institute; and Strategic Advisor at C10 Labs, USAMartin Skedsmo, Key Account Manager at KSAT - Kongsberg Satellite ServicesJosef Wiedemann, Sales Director at ISAR Aerospace, GermanyModerating 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.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at [email protected]:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org
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