A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched two communication satellites into orbit for Space Norway’s Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission (ASBM). The launch took place from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, according to Space News. The ASBM satellites, built by Northrop Grumman, are designed to provide broadband connectivity in high latitudes and over the North Pole. They are equipped with multiple payloads, including an advanced polar EPS-R system for secure communication, as well as equipment for the Norwegian Armed Forces and commercial operators. This mission marks the first time a commerci…