Agencia Espacial Española
The Spanish Space Agency (AEE), which became operational in April 2023, is a government agency responsible for the Spanish space program. It coordinates national and international space policy, promotes scientific research and the development of the space industry, and represents Spain in international forums such as the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Artemis Accords. The AEE also manages the National Space Program and supervises the use of funds for its development, fostering collaboration between public and private sectors. Keywords associated with AEE include space policy, international cooperation, space industry development, and satellite technology.
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The final satellite design for the project was presented by Open Cosmos CRO Tiago Rebelo, Spanish Space Agency program and industry director Cecilia Hernández, and ESA Earth Observation director Simonetta Cheli.
The 60,000 euros for ESA BIC Andalucía are funded equally by the Agencia Espacial Española and the Junta de Andalucía.
The Agencia Espacial Española (AEE), the Junta de Andalucía, and the Ayuntamiento de Sevilla back ESA BIC Andalucía.
Open Cosmos won a 2026 contract to build the Spanish Atlantic Constellation for the Spanish Space Agency and ESA.
The European Space Agency and the Spanish Space Agency signed a memorandum of understanding on 20 May to strengthen cooperation in secure satellite connectivity.
The memorandum of understanding aims to expand program activities in Spain and deepen technical cooperation between the European Space Agency and the Spanish Space Agency.
ESA and the Spanish Space Agency will co-manage technical oversight pathways for Spanish aerospace firms to capture infrastructure contracts within the SpaceRISE consortium.
The European Space Agency and the Spanish Space Agency signed a formal Memorandum of Intent on May 20, 2026 to deepen technical cooperation and expand industrial activities focused on secure satellite connectivity.
Open Cosmos donated a satellite mockup to the Spanish Space Agency (AEE).
The Cuaderno de Estrategia 235 says the Agencia Espacial Española should coordinate defense programs, represent Spain in European forums, and develop sovereign capabilities in critical segments.
The Agencia Espacial Española was created in April 2023.
The Spanish Space Agency is developing the first Spanish Space Policy to present together with the strategy.
The Spanish Space Agency supports Aistech Space’s technology development and operations.
ESA BIC centers such as the San Javier site are cofinanced and coordinated by Spain's Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities through the Spanish Space Agency and ESA.
The Agencia Espacial Española is pushing Spanish industry to position itself in the sustainability transition before it becomes mandatory.
The Agencia Espacial Española is aligned with ESA Clean Space and the Zero Debris Charter.
Juan Carlos Cortés is the director of the Spanish Space Agency (AEE).
The Agencia Espacial Española has invested 625 million euros in its sovereignty strategy.
The Agencia Espacial Española prefers Ariane 62 for critical missions such as the Constelación Atlántica.
The Spanish Space Agency (AEE) has launched Astronauta por un Día, a program for 30 students aged 16 to 22 to experience microgravity.