INNOVATORS, STUDENTS, ENGINEERS
From sounding rockets in the arctic, to liquid rocket engines in western Norway, to Trondheim's student satellites: NORSTEC is a national organisation aiming to support and enable students to achieve their dreams, providing resources, networking, and the opportunities for growth needed to go further.
Our mission is to create a national environment where students can share knowledge, develop skills, and work on exciting projects that contribute to the future of space exploration. We believe in the power of teamwork and the importance of the next generation of space professionals.
OUR PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES
Grounded in NORSTEC's strategy, we have several programs tailored for different phases of our member’s organisations. From the first spark of ambition as a lone student, to fully-fledged orbital capable organisations: We aim to challenge and help all, in every part of their journey.
Have a look at some of our main initatives below:
NORSTEC Summit 2026
Conference
The Summit unites students and industry professionals.
Northstar Incubator
Project
Support the establishment and growth of new student organizations.
Pathway Rideshare
Project
Facilitate rideshare opportunities for student satellite projects.
Skyline Launchpad
Project
Enable and provide launch opportunities of student rockets.
Spacepodden
Podcast
A podcast series discussing the latest in space technology and exploration.
WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE
450+
Members strong
NORSTEC aims to create value for all our members across the country, and currently reaches every space student organisation in Norway. We work every day to create opportunities for every single one of them.
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Rocketeering Organizations
Rocket technology is critical for access to space, science, and defense. Our member organisations are world leaders within liquid engines, control and recovery systems, and create new feats of engineering each year. A majority of our member organizations launch each year, and often participate in the Europen competition EuRoC.
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Satellite Organizations
Created to survive the toughest environments on earth: Our satellite-building organizations build cube-sats and develop high-end satellite technologies. One of our member organisations have already launched a working student satellite to space, with several other organisations close behind. Satellites will eventually also be launched from Norwegian soil, a world first.
UNITED ACROSS NORWAY
A core part of NORSTEC's strategy is to connect organisations across our long, long country, and make sure every voice is heard in the national space scene. That is why NORSTEC proudly houses every space student organisation across all of Norway, in cities like Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger, Tromsø, Trondheim, Ås, Grimstad, Narvik, and Kongsberg.
We have seen first hand the effect that student organisations have when it comes to student growth and opportunities to learn. That is why we work to organise events, workshops, and competitions to engage students and provide them with hands-on experience in various aspects of space technology. Our members have the opportunity to work on real-world projects, gain valuable insights from industry experts, and build a strong foundation for their future careers in the space sector - no matter where you live in Norway!
Have a look at all our members organisations below, and where they reside:
Our organizations
Astro HVL
Specialization: Rocketeering
Location: Bergen
Eclipse NMBU
Specialization: Rocketeering
Location: Ås
Ignite UIT
Specialization: Rocketeering
Location: Tromsø
InterstellarSpace
Specialization: Satellites
Location: Grimstad
Orbit NTNU
Specialization: Satellites
Location: Trondheim
Polarix UiT
Specialization: Rocketeering
Location: Narvik
Portal Space
Specialization: Rocketeering
Location: Oslo
Propulse NTNU
Specialization: Rocketeering
Location: Trondheim
UIS Aerospace
Specialization: Satellites & Rocketeering
Location: Stavanger
USN Horizon
Specialization: Rocketeering
Location: Kongsberg
Engage with us
Explore student resources
CAD files? Programming tips? Management support? Check out our knowledge bank.
Volunteer
We need bright minds and engaged people to help make NORSTEC the best it can be. We frequently recruit both students, mentors, alumni and people from the industry to create a good support network for our members. We need everything from management, marketing, economics, and much more.
Want to make a difference for hundreds of students? Have a look our open positions below, or send us an email if you want to contribute with something we haven't listed.
Does your company want to support our mission?
We love to work with the space industry, and frequently arrange podcast, conferences, and workshops. You'll get access to the brightest minds of Norway, and profiling for you and your business. Send us an email, and we'll schedule a chat to see how we can help each other.
Contact Us
Phone:+47 986 55 256 | Email: contact@norstec.no
We would love to hear from you! Whether you have a question, feedback, or just want to say hello, feel free to reach out using the form below. Connect with us and stay updated with our latest news and events.