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GROUND CONTROL — the monthly pulse of Norway's space ecosystem
"Every great space mission needs Ground Control."
WHAT Monthly gathering for Norway's space community. Keynotes, panels, showcases — and two hours of networking.
WHERE Mesh Youngstorget, Møllergata 6, Oslo. Nordic region's largest innovation hub, 5,000+ members.
WHEN Monthly, 17:00–20:00. Programme 17:00–18:30. Networking 18:30–20:00.
Free entrance.
Upcoming
Ground Control #3
April 29, 2026
Arnt-Børre Salberg
Chief Research Scientist, The Norwegian Computing Center
Space and the AI revolution
The scientist behind THOR — a breakthrough AI model for Earth observation — was talking about AI and satellites before most people knew the field existed. Arnt-Børre Salberg on what Norwegian research has made possible with support from European Space Agency, and what it opens up for everyone.
The man behind the radar on NASA's Mars rover is now pointing it at the Moon. Professor Svein-Erik Hamran on how Norwegian technology is mapping the subsurface of other worlds — and what comes next.
Professor, Centre for Planetary Habitability (PHAB), UiO
The galactic recipe for Exo-Planets
What does it take to form an Earth-like planet? Professor Stephanie Werner from UiO kicks off Ground Control with the search for habitable worlds beyond our solar system.