GMV strengthens its role in the space industry with participation at the SSSIF 2026 event

From February 17th to 19th, GMV participated in the 2026 edition of the Small Satellites & Services International Forum (SSSIF 2026), which is a major international gathering focused on the space industry. During the three-day event, experts and representatives from more than 170 companies met in the Spanish city of Málaga, to explore the latest developments and technological advances related to small satellites, and to emphasize the role of activities in space for protecting society and strengthening European industry.

As a sponsor of the event and leader in the space industry, GMV participated in various panel discussions, covering topics such as resilience and space security, the role of satellites in Earth observation, innovation and dual-use technologies with civilian and defense applications, and the importance of talent in the space industry.

Enrique Fraga, GMV’s General Manager for Space Systems EST, was responsible for inaugurating these discussions, which were distributed throughout the three days of the event. Other representatives from GMV who gave presentations included Miguel Ángel Molina, the company’s Deputy General Manager for Space Systems EST; Juan Carlos Gil, Head of Innovation for Satellite Control and Mission Planning; Emanuele di Sotto, Head of Products for the Flight Segment Business Unit; Amaya Atencia, Head of the Mission Data Systems and Products Division for Space Systems EST; and Esther Sardón, Director of Navigation Systems Ground Mision Segment of GMV´s Satellite Navigation Systems.

Beyond participating in the panel discussions, GMV also hosted a booth in the exhibition area where it gave demonstrations of its solutions to the more than 400 scientists, designers, developers, and aerospace engineers in attendance. GMV subsidiary Alén Space was also on hand to present its latest developments in Software Defined Radio (SDR) platforms and products for nano- and microsatellites, and to share the first results from SATMAR, the satellite it placed into orbit this past June.