US EditionThe Atlantic Gateway to Europe’s Space Independence Can Be Azores
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A space port of the Azores was licensed for operation and should be launched in 2026, which, according to the Government, ensures Portugal's position in the new European space economy.
The Atlantic Gateway to Europe’s Space Independence can be Azores
Portugal has taken a decisive step in the global space race with the licensing of its first-ever spaceport in Santa Maria, Azores, a move that could position both the country and Europe as stronger contenders against established space powers such as the USA, Russia, and China.
Santa Maria welcomes the Malbusca Launch Center, Portugal's first licensed spaceport, authorized by ANACOM. The Atlantic Spaceport Consortium (ASC) has obtained the first operating license for a spaceport in Portugal, located on the island of Santa Maria in the Azores. The authorization, issued by ANACOM, marks the national regulator's first time granting licenses for this type of infrastructure, solidifying the Malbusca Launch Center as a bench…
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