RE², the network of Portuguese space explorers, officially launched

The Portuguese Space Explorers Network currently brings together 55 researchers, academics, and industry professionals. Registration for RE² is now open.

Santa Maria hosts the Exhibition “The Place of Tomorrow”

A new exhibition by the Portuguese Space Agency traces the space history of the Azores island, which is poised to take on a prominent role in the European space sector in the coming years. The exhibition is on display in Vila do Porto through mid-July.

Who is shaping the space sector in Portugal? New Survey to map national ecosystem

Portuguese Space Catalogue to returns in 2026 with updated methodology and new sections, including a dedicated area for Higher Education institutions.

Portugal installs solar telescope at Paranal Observatory to study exoplanets

The PoET, a telescope conceived and developed by the IA, has made its first solar observations at the Paranal Observatory in Chile. The new instrument will help scientists understand how stellar activity affects the detection of exoplanets.

UN-Portugal Outer Space Fellowship returns to Lisbon to strengthen international cooperation in the space sector

Representatives from several countries are once again gathering for a week focused on capacity-building in space policy, governance and diplomacy.

Terra em Foco 2026 brings together almost 300 participants in Coimbra for its biggest edition ever

The 3rd edition of the national Earth Observation conference recorded a record number of participants, as well as oral communications and posters presented. Mário Caetano was honoured with the Career Award. Carlos Álvaro, from NOVA FCSH, won the award for Best Student Communication.

Over 750 students apply to be Astronauts for a Day

The fifth edition of the Portuguese Space Agency’s initiative received a record number of applications: a total of 762 students registered for the first phase of the competition. The parabolic flight is set to take place in September.

PRR and ESA Ministerial boost space sector in the second semester of 2025

The reprogramming of the PRR and the ESA Ministerial decisions gave new impetus to the Portuguese space sector in the second half of 2025, strengthening investment, European participation, and national capabilities. The sector ended the year with 87 companies, up from 81 at the end of 2024.

PROSSE 2026 allocates €600,000 to support research

Edição de 2026 do programa de financiamento para investigação da Agência Espacial Portuguesa arranca a 5 de fevereiro com webinar informativo.

Portugal signs Artemis Accords

Portugal became the 60th country to sign the Artemis Accords, reinforcing its commitment to international cooperation and to the principles of safety and sustainability in civil space activities conducted by signatory countries.

IPN and Técnico selected by ESA to run the new ESA BIC centres in Portugal

Over the next three years, the ESA BIC programme will be implemented in Portugal through two consortia led by Instituto Pedro Nunes and Instituto Superior Técnico. The programme supports start-ups, with funding secured through Portugal’s ESA subscription and local partners.

Portugal strengthens support for developing countries in defining space strategies

The second edition of the UN-Portugal Outer Space Fellowship will take place in Lisbon in March and will include an International Conference on Space Policy and Diplomacy, organised in partnership with ISCSP.

Learn about Portugal’s subscription to the ESA Ministerial

ESA Member States approve a record contribution of €22.3 billion for 2026-2030 at the Ministerial Council in Bremen. Portugal secures a subscription of €204.8 million, representing a 51% increase compared to 2022.