Mexico wants to be a key player in the aerospace industry in Latin America.
This Wednesday, during President Claudia Sheinbaum’s press conference, Altagracia Gómez, leader of the Regional Economic Development and Relocation Advisory Council, highlighted the fundamental role of the aerospace industry as a successful model of collaboration between the government, private initiative and the academic sector. Gómez said that this industry “is not only strategic because of its technological capacity, but also because of its impact on the economy and the creation of highly specialized jobs” and highlighted its annual growth of 14% in the last 20 years.
Gómez said that among the goals established for 2030 is to increase the local content of aerospace industry exports by at least 10%. “Although this objective may sound simple, it represents an important achievement in terms of investment and development for the country,” he noted.
As part of the actions presented in the plan, firm support for STEM areas and the aerospace industry was confirmed, with the announcement of three high-impact projects. One of these projects is the 100% Latin mission to space, which will be led by astronaut Katya Echazarreta, the first Mexican woman to travel to space and who has participated in five NASA missions. This mission, which is planned for 2027, seeks not only to strengthen the Mexican presence in the aerospace field, but also to promote the inclusion and leadership of Latina women in this field.
Another of the notable projects is the integration in Mexico of the complete aerospace engine, an initiative that received a great boost with the investment announced by the Safran group. This development will contribute to the consolidation of Mexico as a strategic center in the global value chain of the aerospace industry.
In addition, the project for a 100% Mexican satellite was announced, an initiative that was ratified by President Sheinbaum as part of the government’s efforts to position the country as a leader in space technology. The Mexican Space Agency (AEM), in collaboration with the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), announced that it reached an agreement for a “Command and Information Management System” (SCMI), designed for nanosatellites, to be included in the satellite “GuaraníSat-2” of the Paraguayan Space Agency (AEP) and which will be launched in October 2025.
Developed entirely at UNAM, the satellite will not only contribute to the growth of the country’s aerospace industry, but will also position Mexico as a scientific reference in the design of its own satellites.
The Mexican Space Agency (AEM) is a Mexican government agency that operates in a decentralized manner under the Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT). Since its creation in 2010, it has been dedicated to promoting the development of space activities in the country, promoting scientific and technological research, in addition to training specialized professionals in the aerospace field.
The Mexican Space Agency and UNAM announced that the new Command and Information Management System for nanosatellites will be launched on the GuaraníSat-2 of the Paraguayan Space Agency in October 2025.
The medium-term objective, he explained, is to increase the local and regional content in exports of the aerospace industry by at least 10%, promoting the integration of small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) into the industrial ecosystem. “This will not only strengthen our economy, but will also consolidate Mexico as a key player in the manufacturing of aeronautical and space components,” stated the coordinator.
Furthermore, initiatives such as the Colmena project, focused on lunar exploration and the development of advanced technologies, demonstrate Mexico’s great potential in the space field. Important technological advances have also been achieved with the launch of nanosatellites in collaboration with international agencies, reinforcing Mexico’s position as a benchmark in innovation and space exploration.
The aerospace sector is not only transforming the country’s industrial landscape, but also poses new challenges in the training of specialized talent. According to experts, Mexican youth and their training in STEM careers (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) will be key to maintaining sustained growth and ensuring Mexico’s global leadership in this industry. Altagracia Gómez said that the government will work hand in hand with private initiative and academia to carry out these projects, reinforcing collaboration between the public and private sectors in the development of Mexico’s aerospace potential.
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