Spain's technology story is increasingly written in energy, with abundant solar and wind reshaping its grid and attracting power-hungry data centres.
Telefónica gives it a global telecom presence, and southern Spain has become a landing point for subsea cables and cloud regions. Spanish coverage leans toward energy and networking.
Millions across Europe witnessed the first total solar eclipse in Spain in over a century, with totality visible from Spain to Iceland and partial darkness across western Europe.
On 12 August 2026, a total solar eclipse sweeps across Greenland, Iceland and Spain, the first visible from mainland Spain since 1905, with NASA and ESA offering guidance and events.
The Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak on August 12-13, offering dark skies thanks to a new moon, while a total solar eclipse and six-planet parade add to the celestial spectacle.
As Spain prepares for its first total solar eclipse in over a century, small villages like Somosierra and Jabaloyas are taking extraordinary measures to manage safety and overtourism.
The European Commission and SpaceRISE have signed the agreement for IRIS², a 348-satellite constellation using 5G NTN, as Europe counters US space dominance.
The Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids both peak on the night of July 30-31, but a nearly full moon will dim the view. Skywatchers can look forward to the Perseids and a total solar eclipse in August.
Airbus Helicopters has clinched a string of contracts from European governments and operators, while expanding its footprint in Africa and Asia with new H135 and H160 deals.
UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía has released version 9.2 of its VECTOR autopilot software, emphasizing modularity and the ability to manage multiple unmanned vehicles from a single interface.