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    Sweden successfully launched military satellite in August

    Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®

    Posted on January 31, 2025

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    Last updated: January 26, 2026

    The image depicts the successful launch of Sweden's GNA-3 military satellite, marking a significant advancement in the nation's defense and space capabilities, as reported in August 2023.
    Sweden's military satellite launch signifies advancements in defense capabilities - Global Banking & Finance Review
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    Sweden launched its first military satellite, GNA-3, from California. More satellites are planned, enhancing Sweden's NATO contributions.

    Sweden's First Military Satellite Launched as Part of Space Initiative

    STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Sweden launched its first military communications satellite in August last year, the government said on Friday, the first of more planned military surveillance satellites.

    The GNA-3 test satellite was launched from California in the U.S. and is operated by the Swedish Armed Forces. A more advanced surveillance satellite is expected to be launched in the coming months and another one in coming years.

    "This is just the first step on our space journey and we look forward to seeing the defence's space capabilities continue to develop," Defence Minister Pal Jonson said in a statement.

    Jonson said Sweden, which joined NATO in March 2024 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine forced a rethink in national security policy, was well placed to develop its space programme, citing its large manufacturing industry and its space base in Kiruna, northern Sweden.

    "Because of this, we can contribute unique capabilities as a NATO ally," he said.

    Future satellites will be launched from the base in Kiruna, the government said.

    (Reporting by Johan Ahlander; Editing by Kate Mayberry)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Sweden launched its first military communications satellite, GNA-3.
    • •The satellite was launched from California and operated by the Swedish Armed Forces.
    • •Sweden plans more advanced surveillance satellites in the near future.
    • •Sweden joined NATO in March 2024, enhancing its space program.
    • •Future launches will occur from Sweden's space base in Kiruna.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Sweden successfully launched military satellite in August

    1When was Sweden's first military communications satellite launched?

    Sweden launched its first military communications satellite in August last year.

    2Where was the GNA-3 test satellite launched from?

    The GNA-3 test satellite was launched from California in the U.S.

    3What did Defence Minister Pal Jonson say about Sweden's space capabilities?

    Defence Minister Pal Jonson stated that this launch is just the first step in Sweden's space journey and that they look forward to developing their defense space capabilities.

    4What significant geopolitical change influenced Sweden's space program?

    Sweden joined NATO in March 2024 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which prompted a rethink in national security policy.

    5Where will future satellites be launched from?

    Future satellites will be launched from the base in Kiruna, according to the government.

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