The Northern Passage 2010
An Expedition led by Borge Ousland and Thorleif Thorleifsson

On June 23, 2010, a team of marine explorers led by Borge Ousland and Thorleif Thorleifsson sailed from Oslo, Norway in a daring attempt to navigate through the Northwest and Northeast passages of the Arctic. Ti the right is a map showing the itinerary of their voyage that should be completed by early October.

These modern-day navigators won't be on their own during their expedition, they will get assistance from up above - Canadian satellites RADARSAT-1 & 2. The Canadian Space Agency will be providing radar images of the Arctic to the Norwegian Meteorological Institute. The Institute will produce ice charts which will be shared with the sailors to guide them securely through their travels.

This is not a first: Borge Ousland and his team have actually walked their way safely in the Arctic with the guidance provided by Canadian satellite RADARSAT-1.

For more information on this expedition please visit
Borge Ousland's Website.

Contact information:

Stéphane Chalifoux
Earth Observation Applications & Utilizations
Canadian Space Agency
Tel.: 450-926-6749
E-mail: stephane.chalifoux@asc-csa.gc.ca

Jean-François Saulnier
Project officer
Canadian Space Agency
Tel.: 450-926-4564
E-mail: jean-francois.saulnier@asc-csa.gc.ca