Argentina's Atenea Microsatellite to Launch with NASA's Artemis II Mission
SPACE ECONOMY
Argentina's microsatellite Atenea will be launched with NASA's Artemis II mission scheduled for February 6, 2026, from Kennedy Space Center, USA. Developed by the National Space Activities Commission (CONAE) and VENG S.A., Atenea will be deployed 70,000 kilometers from Earth, a record distance for Argentine satellites.
The mission aims to measure radiation, test space components, and validate long-distance communication technologies. Atenea will travel as a secondary payload on the Space Launch System (SLS).
Jan 20, 2026, 6:14 AM
