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A two-satellite broadband constellation, built by Northrop Grumman and owned by Space Norway, successfully launched on August 11, 2024. The constellation was launched to fulfil the Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission (ASBM) and provide secure and reliable communications in the critical Arctic region for both commercial and military communications. The satellites include multiple payloads, including military payloads for the US and Norwegian Armed Forces. Both the launch itself and its payloads