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Space42, Telespazio Ibérica Launch Wildfire Monitoring in Spain

September 23, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Space42 and Telespazio Ibérica begin wildfire monitoring in Spain.
ApusNeo18 HAPS model achieves 29-hour flight and 16,000 feet altitude.
Mission demonstrates potential for wildfire detection and management.
Multi-flight campaign to follow in October.

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Strategic Implications

This partnership may indicate growing demand for HAPS technology in emergency response. The successful deployment of ApusNeo18 suggests a potential shift towards more sustained and operational missions, which could enhance wildfire prevention and surveillance capabilities in Europe.

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What Happened

High Altitude Platform Systems Support Emergency Response Efforts

Space42 and Telespazio Ibérica have launched a wildfire monitoring mission in Spain, utilizing High Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS) to provide real-time video and imagery. The ApusNeo18 HAPS model, operated by Space42’s subsidiary Mira Aerospace, achieved a 29-hour flight and reached an altitude of approximately 16,000 feet, setting two European HAPS records. The mission aims to demonstrate the potential of HAPS technology in wildfire detection and management, with a multi-flight campaign planned for October. This development was first reported by GlobeNewswire.

Source | Originally Published: September 23, 2026

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