Spanish Technology Used by the International Space Station
The Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS-02) is the first complex scientific instrument made with spanish participation that travels to the International Space travel to accomplish a research space project. Spain has financed the project with over 11,4 million euros, approximately 4% of the total cost of the instrument's materials.
Other 16 countries have also participated in the project, headed by the USA.
Sources: http://www.agenciasinc.es/Noticias/Un-experimento-con-tecnologia-espanola-viajara-a-la-Estacion-Espacial-Internacional-a-bordo-del-Endeavour

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