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And in the case of NATO,
Hisdesat has participated
in the working groups defi-
We should also mention actions taken in the Minis- ning the future capabilities
try of Defence that strengthen the framework for of satellite communications
the development of the next generation of gover- services for the timeframe
nmental communication satellites of Spain. These from 2019 to 2034, as con-
include, first of all, the definition of the Staff Requi- templated by the “Future
rements of the “Space Segment of the STM Sate- NATO SATCOM” Alliance.
llite Component” by the Chiefs of Defense (EMAD), For Spain, this presents
and secondly, the publication of the “Space Sys- the opportunity of being a
NATO satellite provider, as
tems Master Plan” by the Directorate General of
the entry into service of this
Armament and Material (DGAM), which ratifies
capacity package towards
the suitability of and continuation with the current
the end of the decade will
service delivery model as offered by Hisdesat.
coincide with the commis-
The strategic goal of stronger positioning in the sioning of our second-gene-
international market has been realised partly by ration satellites.
Hisdesat’s active participation in international or- In short, it has been a year
ganizations, in particular the EDA and NATO. dedicated to establishing
firm and solid foundations,
In terms of the EDA, we form part of the consor-
which will allow us to face
tium that will carry out the Feasibility Study for a
the forthcoming challenges
future European Government Satellite Program-
and the growth planned for
me (GOVSATCOM) commissioned by the Euro- future years with excitement
pean Defence Agency (EDA). The GOVSATCOM and eagerness. Our futu-
initiative was launched by the European Council re efforts and energies will
in December 2013, and Spain has an important continue to be focussed on
additional role as the country leading this project. these lines.

MIGUEL ÁNGEL REDONDO
DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

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