Technology
March 05, 2026
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Portugal Grants First Commercial Licence for Spacecraft Re Entry Near Azores

Portugal has issued its first commercial licence allowing the atmospheric re entry and recovery of a space vehicle, marking an important milestone in the country’s growing role in the European space industry. The licence authorizes a mission ATMOS Space Cargo to conduct the controlled return of its PHOENIX 2.1 spacecraft in the North Atlantic Ocean. […]

Europe
January 09, 2026
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South Korean Space Firm Selects Azores Island as European Rocket Launch Base

A South Korean aerospace company has chosen Portugal as the base for its first European rocket launch operations, marking a significant milestone for the country’s ambitions in the growing space economy. The company will use Santa Maria Island in the Azores as a launch site, placing Portugal on the map as a potential hub for […]