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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Juan Carlos Cortés is the director of the Spanish Space Agency (AEE).
Juan Carlos Cortés has led the Spanish Space Agency (AEE) for two years.
The Spanish Ministry of Defense is Indra’s principal client alongside the Spanish Space Agency.
The Agencia Espacial Española is managing an investment of 2,300 million euros over the next five years, with that figure scheduled for revision upward in 2028.
Juan Carlos Cortés is the director of the Agencia Espacial Española (AEE).
Spain’s Agencia Espacial Española is linked to the planned launches of SpainSat NG-1 and SpainSat NG-2, satellites designed to reinforce the capabilities of the Spanish Armed Forces and Spain’s secure communications strategy.
The Agencia Espacial Española is coordinating a national space strategy that integrates civil and military activities.
The Ayuntamiento de Málaga, Promálaga, the Ejército del Aire y del Espacio, Andalucía Trade, and the Agencia Espacial Española are institutional supporters of SSSIF 2026.
PLD Space credited the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, CDTI, and the Spanish Space Agency (AEE) for support in the ESA Launchers Challenge program.
Seville has been the headquarters of the Agencia Espacial Española (AEE) since 2024.
Miguel Belló Mora led the Spanish space policy consolidation from institutional roles at the Agencia Espacial Española and the Perte Aeroespacial between 2022 and 2023.
Juan Carlos Cortés, director of the Agencia Espacial Española (AEE), visited the Space Smart Factory of Thales Alenia Space in Rome on 15 January.
The visit by the Agencia Espacial Española took place within the framework of the Memorando de Entendimiento signed between Spain and Italy in February 2025 to deepen technological and strategic cooperation.
The Agencia Espacial Española highlighted three key aspects of the visit: the presentation of Leonardo Space, smart manufacturing, and European sovereignty and autonomy.
Diana Morant, the president of the Spanish Space Agency (AEE) and Minister of Science, confirmed Spain's investment in PLD Space.
This is the first ESA Ministerial Council managed by the Spanish Space Agency (AEE) and it aims to enhance leadership roles for industry and science in future European Union programs.
Juan Carlos Cortés is the director of the Spanish Space Agency.
La Agencia Espacial Española (AEE) y el Ministerio de Defensa han reforzado su alianza para la Vigilancia y Seguimiento Espacial (SST).
Antonio Abad regularly collaborates with the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Spanish Space Agency (AEE).
La Agencia Espacial Española (AEE) ha abierto el proceso de consulta pública del primer borrador del Anteproyecto de Ley de Actividades Espaciales.