Indra Group, as the majority partner of Hisdesat, reports that the SpainSat NG II satellite, owned by Hisdesat and launched last October 23 from Cape Canaveral, has suffered the impact of a space particle during its journey to its final orbital position.
The incident occurred at a distance of 50,000 kilometers from Earth. Hisdesat has implemented a contingency plan to ensure that the Ministry of Defense and other clients are not affected. Hisdesat remains committed to the strategic objectives of the SpainSat NG program and the provision of the planned services.
The technical team is analyzing the available data to determine the extent of the damage. If necessary, SpainSat NG II will be replaced as soon as possible.
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Indra Group is the foremost Spanish multinational and one of the leading European companies that focuses on defence and advanced digitalization. It stands at the forefront of the defence, space, air traffic management, mobility, and transformative technologies through Minsait, and it integrates its sovereign AI, cybersecurity, and cyberdefence capabilities into IndraMind. Indra Group is paving the way to a more secure and better-connected future through innovative solutions, trusted relationships, and the very best talent. Sustainability is an integral part of its strategy and culture in order to overcome current and future social and environmental challenges. At the close of the 2024 financial year, Indra Group posted revenues of €4.843 billion and had a local presence in 46 countries and business operations in over 140 countries.
