Danish satellite launches to monitor Arctic ships

A satellite named Bifrost will be launched into orbit specifically to monitor Greenland and the Arctic on Sunday at 23:18 via a SpaceX rocket. Initiated by Space Inventor seven years ago, the project now includes Terma, Gatehouse SatCom, DTU, and Unibap Space Solutions. Bifrost utilizes sensors and AI to detect radar signals from ships in Danish Arctic waters. According to Space Inventor’s CEO, Karl Kaas, it will ensure unauthorized ships don’t navigate through the Arctic. Bifrost’s observation capability is limited to ten-minute intervals, needing a fleet of about 20 satellites for continuous monitoring, costing roughly a billion kroner. The project, supported by Danish and Swedish defense ministries, aims to strengthen Denmark’s ability to monitor its waters and potentially enhance communication systems.