Princess Ingrid Alexandra learns about space

Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway learned about Norwegian space efforts at the Directorate for Space Activities.

The Princess learned about how the Directorate for Space Activities works to bring space efforts to Norway and how they contribute to future Norwegian space expeditions. She also learned about Norwegian contributions to space work.

The future queen also received a tour of the model satellites used by the Norwegians and other exhibitions by Department Director Hugo Moen.

Photo: Simen Sund, The Royal Court

Later in the day, Princess Ingrid Alexandra welcomed Jannicke Mikkelsen to the Royal Palace in Oslo. Mikkelsen was the first Norwegian woman in space and was part of the Fram2 space expedition, which orbited Earth. The Royal Court said that the voyage “was the first manned space flight in polar orbit.”

Mikkelsen presented the Princess with photos from her journey and the Norwegian flag that had been on a launch to space.

Norway’s first research rocket was launched from Andøya in 1962.