Arranca el procedimiento para elegir la sede de la Agencia Espacial Española, a la que aspira Teruel

Selection Process for Spanish Space Agency

The Spanish government has begun the process of selecting a location for its new Space Agency (AEE), aiming to place it outside of Madrid as part of a decentralization effort. The process involves a one-month period for a consultative commission to establish criteria, followed by the submission of candidacies from autonomous communities and municipalities.

Key Considerations and Aspirants

Municipalities like Robledo de Chavela, Tres Cantos, Teruel, Seville, and León have shown interest. The selection criteria will prioritize factors such as infrastructure, financial commitments, and support for relocating personnel. The commission will then submit a proposal to the Council of Ministers.

Agency's Role and Significance

The AEE will coordinate national space activities and policies, manage Spain's involvement in international programs, and play a crucial role in the execution of the Aerospace Strategic Project for Economic Recovery and Transformation (Perte).

• The AEE's establishment will align Spain with other countries possessing similar organizations.
• The Agency will focus on national security and coordinate policies related to communications, Earth observation, navigation, and climate change monitoring.
• The aerospace sector in Spain is prominent, ranking second after pharmaceuticals in R&D investment.

Government's Commitment to Decentralization

The government emphasizes the importance of decentralizing public sector agencies to promote territorial cohesion, improve access to public service, and distribute opportunities more evenly across the country.