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Sheinbaum Reassures: Mexican Space Agency to Merge, Strengthen

1/31/2025

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President Claudia Sheinbaum quashed fears of the Mexican Space Agency's closure after director Dr. Salvador Landeros resigned, citing lack of government support. She assured that AEM will merge with MexSat to bolster its capabilities, even as budget cuts loom. The agency's funding has dwindled under past administrations, casting a shadow over its future.

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President Claudia Sheinbaum quashed fears of the Mexican Space Agency's closure after director Dr. Salvador Landeros resigned, citing lack of government support. She assured that AEM will merge with MexSat to bolster its capabilities, even as budget cuts loom. The agency's funding has dwindled under past administrations, casting a shadow over its future.