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Two Women Selected for Astronaut Training in Húsavík This November

September 9, 2025September 9, 2025 - by Húsavík Observer

Two young women will been invited to Húsavík this November as a part of a Beverly Turner Lynds Memorial Scholarship to take part in astronaut-style geology training, following in the footsteps …

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National / News

International Astronomical Union names Asteroid after Grindavík

September 7, 2025September 7, 2025 - by Húsavík Observer

The fishing town of Grindavík, recently in global headlines due to volcanic eruptions, also has its name written across the cosmos. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has officially approved the …

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Local / News

Kathy Sullivan receives Leif Erikson Award in Húsavík

January 1, 2023January 1, 2023 - by Húsavík Observer

Astronaut Kathy Sullivan has been awarded the Leif Erikson award, by the Exploration Museum in Húsavík. This is the 8th time the museum hosts the awards. In 1984 she became …

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Local / News / Space

Skyrora successfully launches Skylark rocket from Iceland

August 17, 2020August 18, 2020 - by Húsavík Observer

Scotish space company Skyrora has successfully launched its two-stage, four-metre tall sub-orbital rocket, Skylark Micro from the company’s mobile launch complex set up at Langanes Peninsula, Iceland. The rocket climbed …

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