Overflight – space activities
The following is for information purposes only. Additional requirements may apply, and CAA Norway reserves the right to request additional information/documentation if deemed necessary.
All use of Norwegian airspace by spaceflight activities requires permission from CAA Norway prior to launch. The applicant – the launch operator – must provide sufficient documentation for the CAA to effectively assess safety linked to the part of the operation that will take place in Norwegian airspace.
Application
Applications must include, as a minimum, information on the following:
- launch time/launch window
- rocket specifications
- fuel specifications/quantity
- planned flight trajectory
- a risk analysis, including methodology, for Norwegian land and sea areas, meeting the requirements of the Act of 22 December 2025 No. 128 on activities in outer space,
- an account of planned risk-mitigation measures
- documentation of insurance covering liability for damage to third parties insofar as it relates to Norwegian land and sea areas
If insurance arrangements are not in place at the time of application, a certified copy may be submitted later.
CAA Norway may require further documentation if deemed necessary.
Applications for permissions can be submitted at: traffic@caa.no
Applications are required prior to each launch.
Ref.: The Aviation Act, section 2-2, cf. The Regulations 24 June 2026 No 1327 on rocket launches in Norwegian airspace.
Lead time
Applications for spaceflight activities in Norwegian airspace must be submitted to CAA Norway well in advance of the planned operation, at least 6 months before launch.
Fee
No fee as of July 1, 2026.
Other
Even if a rocket is not to pass through Norwegian airspace, there may be a risk of damage within Norwegian airspace and on Norwegian territory; this will require consent from the Norwegian authorities. Please contact CAA Norway for more information.