Mira Aerospace Tests HAPS for Wildfire Monitoring in Spain
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What happened
Mira Aerospace, a subsidiary of Space42, conducted a mission using the ApusNeo18 HAPS model in Fuerteventura, Spain, on September 23, 2026. The flight reached an altitude of approximately 16,000 feet and remained airborne for 29 hours, setting two European HAPS records. The mission successfully delivered live video and imagery, demonstrating the HAPS model's potential for wildfire detection and management. A follow-up campaign is scheduled for October, aiming to extend operations toward Gran Canaria.
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Why it matters
The successful demonstration of HAPS technology validates its use for advanced geospatial intelligence and emergency response applications. The mission, part of the ISSEC project, contributes to technological advancement in the Canary Islands.
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Who's involved
- FuerteventuraLocation where the HAPS mission was conducted
- SpainGeopolitical state hosting the HAPS mission
- Canary IslandsArchipelago containing the mission location
- Gran CanariaTarget location for the mission's extended operational range
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The entities involved
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Gran Canaria
One of the main islands of the Canary archipelago
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Fuerteventura
One of the main islands of the Canary archipelago
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Spain
country in southwestern Europe with territories in Africa