Pedro Duque Joins IEEE Honorary Ranks Following Decades of Space and Policy Leadership

By Kathy Pretz · IEEE Spectrum · 2026-09-22

According to IEEE Spectrum, the Institute has granted honorary membership to Pedro Duque, recognizing his transition from Spain’s first astronaut to a pivotal figure in national science policy. The aeronautical engineer, who currently chairs satellite firm HispaSat, was cited for

According to IEEE Spectrum, the Institute has granted honorary membership to Pedro Duque, recognizing his transition from Spain’s first astronaut to a pivotal figure in national science policy. The aeronautical engineer, who currently chairs satellite firm HispaSat, was cited for