Airbus and Thales win order for SpainSat replacement

Published on August 3, 2026
SpainSat NG 3

Airbus Defence and Space and Thales Alenia Space will build a replacement military communications satellite for Spain as they, along with Leonardo, continue efforts on a space joint venture.

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