Trade Mission Space
Join the Trade Mission to Houston – one of the world’s leading hubs for spaceflight and space technology. The programme offers Norwegian companies a unique opportunity to explore the rapidly growing US space market, connect with key players and gain insight into new business opportunities.
Target audience:
Norwegian and international companies in the space industry, space technology and related sectors (e.g. robotics, materials, satellite systems and propulsion) looking to enter or expand in the US space market.
What makes this market relevant:
Houston is the world's largest hub for space research and technology, home to NASA's Johnson Space Center and a rapidly growing commercial space ecosystem. The Texas A&M Space Institute will open in autumn 2026 at NASA's Exploration Park and is already attracting major players. Texas employs around 170,000 people in the space sector, and the state is central to the global space economy, which is expected to reach $1 trillion.
Industry/sector:
Space and space technology
Relevant products and services:
Space systems and infrastructure, technology for lunar and Mars exploration, robotics and rover systems, satellite communications, propulsion and launch services, life-support systems, advanced materials, simulation and testing solutions, and cross-sector technology spanning subsea and space applications.
Market visits:
Official opening of the Texas A&M Space Institute (NASA's Exploration Park), visits to leading aerospace companies in the Bay Area near Johnson Space Center, and a meeting with Greater Houston to meet and present to local industry leaders.
Practical information
📅 Date: 17–20 November 2026
📍 Location: Texas, USA
⏳ Application deadline: 13 November 2026
💰 Price: NOK 26,500 excl. VAT
Travel expenses are charged separately.
Eligibility to participate
To be eligible to participate, your company must acknowledge and meet our requirements for responsible business conduct and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance). You must conduct your business in line with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. This includes operating responsibly, respecting human rights, providing decent working conditions, protecting the environment and preventing corruption. You must carry out your own due diligence assessments (risk assessments) to avoid harm and manage potential risks through appropriate internal control systems and guidelines. If we identify serious breaches of these requirements, we may terminate the agreement with immediate effect.
The market visit will be conducted in English, and everyone who registers their interest will be contacted
You also get
When you take part in a Trade Mission, you have a unique opportunity to promote your company on BusinessNorway.com – Norway's international portal connecting foreign companies with Norwegian suppliers.
As a Trade Mission participant, you can create a company page on BusinessNorway.com, featuring an English-language profile article about your company. You will also have a dedicated ‘solution’ page where you can showcase selected solutions. This gives you faster access to potential customers, partners and investors, while increasing your digital visibility in key markets.
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