José Bagur

José Bagur

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José Bagur is the coordinator of the Aerospace Laboratory at the Universidad del Valle de Guatemala (UVG) and a former member of the team that developed the first Guatemalan satellite, Quetzal-1. He has expressed enthusiasm for the continuation of satellite projects, particularly the Quetzal-2, which aims to enhance local capabilities in the design and construction of nanosatellites, promote open science, and inspire future generations to pursue STEM careers.

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For José Bagur, coordinator of the Aerospace Laboratory at UVG, the meeting is part of a space development process that Central America has built over the last few years.

Guatemala, punto de encuentro para abordar el futuro del desarrollo espacial de Centroamérica
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-09-19
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José Bagur, coordinator of the Aerospace Laboratory at UVG, emphasized the project's role in continuing to build capacities for nanosatellite design and construction in Guatemala.

Confirman que lanzarán al espacio el segundo satélite guatemalteco Quetzal-2
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-06-30
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