Aalborg in Space
Aalborg is a city located in North Denmark and to some people's surprise, this is home to many leading space and satellite companies. Despite its relatively small size, Aalborg has played a significant role in the development of the European space industry.
Some of the space focus areas in Aalborg include:
- Robotics in Space
- Communication (5G/6G – Antennas)
- Orbit Prediction
- Swarms (CubeSat)
- Drones
- International CubeSat communication
Not everyone knows…
But Aalborg technology is on board some of the most important space missions in the world - with ESA, NASA and SpaceX.
These technologies not only improve the results of the space missions but also provide critical output for applications on Earth.
Watch as Lars Moltsen from the company Sternula and Jens Dalsgaard Nielsen from Aalborg University gives a short introduction to the Space landscape in Aalborg.
Lars Moltsen is the CEO and Founder of Space and Connectivity company, Sternula
Jens Dalsgaard Nielsen is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University.
Why Aalborg?
Aalborg is a city in Denmark
Reasons to Invest
1. The Research - The commercial space success in Aalborg is driven by exceptional scientific research at the highest-ranked engineering university in Europe, Aalborg University.
2. The Test Sites - North Denmark is known as a living lab for Renewables, Connectivity and Space Technology.
3. The Companies - Aalborg is home to an influential ecosystem of companies that are driving innovation in European space technology.
4. The Technologies - The city’s innovative companies are at the forefront of developing sophisticated microsatellites, advanced communication systems, and sustainable power solutions.
5. The People - It’s the people and their skills that set Aalborg apart. The city features a highly skilled and educated talent pool, with a total workforce of +270,000 within commuting distance.
Space Strengths in Aalborg
Development and production of Nanosatellites
Satellite data usage in different applications
Equipment to receive satellite data
AAU Space & AAU Defence
MORE THAN 20 YEARS WITH SPACE AT AAUAt Aalborg University, AAU Space is your direct access to research and education in space. The mission of AAU Space is to create new knowledge and strong collaborations through interdisciplinary learnings and resources.
Aalborg University has been involved in space research and education for more than 20 years. The development of the Ørsted Satellite in the 90s and the first student-built CubeSat in 2003 helped accelerate the interest.
Companies within the industry
Aalborg has played a crucial role in the foundation of the entire Danish space industry. Today, many of the companies within the space industry have their head offices in Northern Denmark.Meet Catharina Vinter Engqvist
Head of Foreign Direct Investments, Invest in Aalborg
Catharina and the team at Invest in Aalborg are your one-point-of contact to the City of Aalborg. We can help you with information, facts and network that make all the difference when you consider Aalborg as your business destination.
Let's help you build your business case.
