Norwegian authorities have arrested a Chinese national on suspicion of espionage related to a plot to intercept sensitive satellite data. Searches were conducted at multiple locations, including a spaceport facility.

Authorities in Norway arrested a Chinese citizen on espionage allegations on Thursday in connection with a purported effort to set up a receiver to collect sensitive satellite data, the country’s domestic intelligence service said. Norwegian security officials also searched two premises in connection with the arrest, including one on an island in northern Norway that is home to Andoya Spaceport, which is part of Europe’s efforts to expand its presence in space. The other search took place in...