Portuguese Space Agency and DGT promote the use of Copernicus for forestry and agriculture

A new session in the series of events organised under the FPCUP is scheduled for December 18 and 19, in a hybrid format.

Portuguese Space Agency funds scientific projects in space exploration [Results]

Portugal wants to boost scientific research in space exploration. Through ESA's PRODEX programme, the Portuguese Space Agency will finance scientific projects carried out by Portuguese research centers or universities.

Portugal and United Nations co-organise conference dedicated to Management and Sustainability of Space Activities

The Conference on "Management and Sustainability of Outer Space Activities" takes place in May 2024 and comes in preparation for the United Nations' "Future Summit: Multilateral Solutions for a Better Future".

Austrian Aerospace Team Graz wins EuRoC Award

The Austrian team won the 4th edition of the European Rocketry Challenge's EuRoC Award. The Portuguese squad RED, from the Instituto Superior Técnico, won the Payload Award. North Space, also from Portugal, became the second national team to launch its rocket in the competition.

Minister of Science awards Fernando Carvalho Rodrigues with the Medal of Scientific Merit

The "father" of Portugal's first satellite was honored by Elvira Fortunato during the event commemorating the anniversary of the launch of Portugal's first satellite: 30 Years of PoSAT-1: Portugal's Past and Future in Space, promoted by the Portuguese Space Agency.

Ministerial ordinance regulating Civil Liability Insurance for Space Activities approved

The ministerial ordinance defining the minimum capital and minimum conditions of third party liability insurance and the limits of the state's right of recourse against national space operators has been published.