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SpainSat NG II Satellite Suffers External Impact

The Hisdesat SpainSat NG II satellite has suffered external impact [Indra press release image]

Indra Group reports that the SpainSat NG II satellite has suffered the impact of a space particle during its journey to its final orbital position.

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Press Release, Madrid, 02 January 2026: 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 kilometres from Earth. Hisdesat has implemented a contingency plan to ensure that the Ministry of Defence 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 analysing 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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