Between applause and emotions, this is how it was launched into orbit today November 28he MXAO-1 micro satellitewhich was launched with more than 100 satellites in the international Transporter-15 mission, under the program Smallsat Rideshoe of SpaceXof Elon Musk; which involves 10 different nations with the objective of democratizing access to spatial knowledge and applying science to public management.
With the help of EXOLAUNCH y Spacex, above a Falcon 9 rocketlaunched from the Vandenberg Air Force Basefrom California, USA
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Altogether, the Mayor of Álvaro Obregón, Javier Lopez Casarinthe director of MACROLABLorenzo Martínez and the coordinator of the High Level University Cluster Álvaro Obregón, Master Pedro Díaz de la Vega, announced this afternoon in the Monitoring and Analysis Center in Samara Square, the resounding success of the mission, upon receiving the first satellite images emitted by said technological device.
In the words of the mayor, this technology will serve the Mayor’s Office and the study centers to receive satellite images to obtain the spectral signature of the components of the roofs of the town’s homes. Alvaro Obregon and be able to identify in a matter of seconds the location of precarious housing and thus be certain of where to carry out well-directed public policies.
In addition to being able to perform population censuses in a matter of seconds and know how to identify the differences in spectral form between trees and undergrowth, to direct public services that help citizens against the generation of garbage, pests and debris.
Although the satellite name MXAO-1measures no more than a medium tool box (20 x 20 x 40 cm) and weighs 25 kilos, Javier López Casarín highlighted the importance of expanding spatial borders and congratulated all parties for achieving such advancement of knowledge and technology; thus marking a milestone in Mexican space history.
Today we made history: our #SatelliteMXÁO1 is already in orbit
In this video we explain what it is, what it is for and how this tool works that will allow us to take better care of our territory and make more precise decisions.At Álvaro Obregón we dream big!
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— Mayor Álvaro Obregón (@AlcaldiaAO) November 28, 2025
“This is a great step for all Obregonenses, to lift up the University Cluster and to raise the flag of Mexico and national pride high.”
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“The importance of working in “triple helix”as the Nobel Prize winner in economics said (Philippe Aghion), It is a call to look at our scientists and technological investment.”
“Thank the private and industrial sector for collaborating with the Government and proud of being pioneers and avant-garde, proud of the Alvaro Obregon for the world.”
He commented exclusively to 24 HOURSthe mayor of Álvaro Obregón, Javier López Casarín.