KSAT – Kongsberg Satellite Services
Karstein Ringjord is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in both maritime services and military operations. Currently serving as the Director of Maritime Services and International Sales Manager at KSAT – Kongsberg Satellite Services since September 2018, Ringjord focuses on the sales of Earth Observation services. Prior to this role, Ringjord spent over five years with the Norwegian Armed Forces, holding various positions including Navy Officer in Operation and the Coast Guard, as well as serving as a Recruitment and Selection Officer. Ringjord's educational background includes a Bachelor in Military Studies from the Royal Norwegian Naval Academy, a Master of Business Administration from UiT - The Arctic University of Norway, and various military leadership training programs.
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KSAT – Kongsberg Satellite Services
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Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) is a world leading provider of communication services for spacecraft and launch vehicles from our uniquely located global ground network, and provides advanced monitoring services with rapid delivery based on multiple satellite missions. KSAT owns and operates a truly global cost-effective multi-mission Ground Station Network of both polar and mid-latitude stations. The three polar ground stations are located in Tromsø at 69°N, Svalbard Satellite Station (SvalSat) at 78°N and the Antarctic station (TrollSat) at 72°S. KSAT has established ground stations in Svalbard, Tromsø, Vardø, Antarctica, Punta Arenas, Hawaii, Los Angeles, Panama, Awarua, Tokyo, Puertollano, Athens, Singapore, Dubai, Mauritius, Hartebeesthoek, Bangalore, Inuvik, Fairbanks and Nuuk. We also have partner stations in Cordoba, Azores, Tolhuin and Bangalore. KSAT provides services such as: SATELLITE OPERATIONS - Telemetry, Tracking and Command (TT&C) - Data acquisition, processing, distribution and archiving - Launch and early orbit phase support (LEOP), sounding rocket support and launch support - Hosting and operation of Customer Furnished Equipment EARTH OBSERVATION - Near-Real Time Maritime Monitoring Services - Multi-mission Rapid Response satellite imagery