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NASA launches the Mexican 'AztechSat-1' nanosatellite into outer space

Mexican Space Agency (AEM), a decentralized agency of the Secretariat of Communications and Transport (SCT) of Mexico, said that this fact marks the beginning of a new era in space development.

Mexicanist

Dec 6, 2019 — 3 min read

AztechSat-1. Photo: Agencies

In Cape Canaveral, Florida, in the United States, this morning took off the spaceship "Dragon", powered by a rocket "Falcon 9" that carries the nanosatellite "AztechSat-1". It is the first Mexican manufacturer to launch into orbit from the International Space Station (ISS).

Through a statement, the Mexican Space Agency (AEM), a decentralized agency of the Secretariat of Communications and Transport (SCT) of Mexico, said that this fact marks the beginning of a new era in space development in the country. The device is part of the supply mission of the International Space Station "CRS-19" of the company "SpaceX".

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