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On 30 March 2026, a Falcon 9 launch successfully carried a number of satellites into orbit, including missions from the VDES Alliance<\/a> members – Space Norway<\/a> and LusoSpace<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This launch marks an important step in strengthening satellite capabilities relevant for future VDES-based services and maritime connectivity more broadly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With new assets now in orbit, the potential for expanding coverage continues to improve. This is especially relevant for services such as digital maritime safety information and other data-driven applications that rely on reliable communication beyond terrestrial infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lars L\u00f8ge<\/a>, VDES Program Manager \u2013 Space Norway<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe successful launch of our new satellite Mimir, with a VDES payload onboard, marks an exiting next step for our satellite VDES developments. The satellite VDES capacity provided by Mimir will enable new maritime services to be developed and operationalised to support the digitalisation of the maritime community for our partners and customers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Catarina Nunes<\/a>, Product Manager for AIS\/VDES \u2013 LusoSpace<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n