SpainSat NG programme completed as second secure communications satellite launches

Europe has strengthened its secure-communications capabilities with the successful launch of SpainSat NG II on 24 October, wrapping up the SpainSat Next Generation programme supported by the European Space Agency (ESA). With both SpainSat NG satellites now in orbit, Europe will see its most advanced governmental communications system to date, a major step for the continent's security, crisis-response capacity, and technological autonomy.

The launch of SpainSat NG II from Kennedy Space Center comes nine months after its twin, SpainSat NG I. They are part of Spanish satellite service provider Hisdesat's SpainSat Next Generation programme, focused on advancing secure satellite communications for Europe.

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