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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.

Aviation & Space

Europe's Skies Darken: First Total Solar Eclipse in Spain in Over a Century Draws Millions

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.

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Aviation & Space

2026 Total Solar Eclipse Crosses Greenland, Iceland and Spain

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.

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Aviation & Space

Perseid meteor shower peaks under new-moon skies, coinciding with total solar eclipse and six-planet parade

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.

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Policy & Society

Spanish villages brace for first total eclipse in over a century

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.

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Aviation & Space

Europe's IRIS² Constellation Moves to Deployment with 348 Satellites, 5G NTN

The European Commission and SpaceRISE have signed the agreement for IRIS², a 348-satellite constellation using 5G NTN, as Europe counters US space dominance.

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Policy & Society

Sentinel-2 Satellite Reveals Scale of Madrid Wildfires That Forced 90,000 Evacuations

Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite imagery shows the extent of wildfires west of Madrid that led to more than 90,000 evacuations over the weekend.

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Aviation & Space

Two Meteor Showers Peak Under a Bright Moon, But August Offers Better Skywatching

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.

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Aviation & Space

Airbus Helicopters Secures Multi-Nation Orders as Defense and EMS Demand Surges

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.

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Energy & Grid

Spain’s First Floating Solar Platform Arrives at Port of Valencia

A 500 kW floating solar PV platform developed by BlueNewables has arrived at the Port of Valencia, marking the first such installation in Spain.

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Software & Dev

Spanish Firm Updates VECTOR Autopilot for Better Multi-Drone Coordination

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.

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