Astronaut for a Day: More than 500 young people seek to defy gravity

In its first phase, the fourth edition of the competition organised by the Portuguese Space Agency received applications from all over the country. For the first time, there are more female applicants than male.

EuRoC returns to Constância in October

The European rocket launch competition organised by the Portuguese Space Agency is scheduled to take place in October. Applications for this year's edition have already opened.

Agência termina ciclo de conferências de Observação da Terra no Algarve

Série de eventos “Observação da Terra para os Municípios” termina a 8 de maio em Faro, com evento dedicado à região algarvia.

Agency visits companies heading to the ESA Ministerial

The Portuguese Space Agency is visiting companies, academies, and R&D centres in the space sector to learn about the sector's prospects and to gather input for the programmatic subscription for the CMIN25 Ministerial Council Meeting. The purpose is to ensure that the priorities of the Portuguese ecosystem are reflected in European strategic decisions.

Space Science and Technology Innovation Award: Applications are now open

The 2025 Space Science and Technology Innovation Award will distinguish innovative projects or initiatives in the Portuguese space sector. Applications are open until March 15th.

PROSSE’s third edition focuses on Microgravity Research (REGISTRATION NOW OPEN)

The Portuguese Space Agency is launching a new edition of PROSSE (PROdex for Science in Space Exploration), this time focused on promoting scientific research in microgravity. The programme has up to 100,000 euros to fund new projects.

Learn more about the evolution of the space sector in Portugal since 2019

The Portuguese Space Agency will assess the socioeconomic impact of the space sector since 2019, analysing public policies, international partnerships and strategies to strengthen Portugal's position in the European space sector.

Earth Observation-based initiatives for Portuguese cities could secure €1.5 Million

Call launched by the Portuguese Space Agency is looking for innovative projects that, through Earth Observation technologies, could help modernise Portuguese cities. Proposals can be submitted until June 2nd.

ESA has chosen Santa Maria to receive Space Rider’s maiden flight

The island of Santa Maria will be proposed as the landing site for the maiden flight of Space Rider, the new European reusable orbital vehicle. This information was announced by ESA's flight director during the inauguration of the Portuguese Space Agency's headquarters in Vila do Porto, in the Azores.

New catalogue brings together analogue missions and sites in Portugal

The Portuguese Space Agency is launching a catalogue of sites and facilities in Portugal which, due to their similar characteristics to space and other celestial bodies such as the Moon and Mars, make it possible to carry out space research activities.

Portuguese Space Agency launches new version of the Space Catalogue

Earlier this month, the Portuguese Space Agency published a revised and expanded edition of the Portuguese Space Catalogue. Acting as an open showcase for the national space ecosystem, the catalogue enables the identification of potential business partners in space activities.