Last week, the Brazilian Space Agency (AEB/MCTI) and Finep hosted the Space Sector Projects Workshop at PIT – Parque de Inovação Tecnológica São José dos Campos. The workshop brought together government, industry, and academic representatives for dialogue on technical, legal, and infrastructure discussions on contracted projects.
The discussed projects which are pushing the Brazilian space sector forward:
• SatVHR – Small satellite for Earth observation with very high resolution, developed by Visiona Tecnologia Espacial S.A.
• VLM-AT – Technological Autonomy Project for the Microsatellite Launch Vehicle, coordinated by the Instituto de Aeronáutica e Espaço
• ML-BR – MicroLauncher BRasil. A small satellite launch vehicle, developed by BIZU Space with several partners including CENIC Engenharia.
• VLN-AKR – Small satellite launch vehicle, developed by Akaer
• Liquid Propellant Training Rocket – Under development by DeltaV Space Technologies
• SelenITA – Microsatellite for a scientific lunar mission under development within the Artemis Accords framework by Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica – ITA
• RATO-14X – Rocket-engine-based accelerator vehicle for the Brazilian Air Force’s scramjet aircraft, under development by Mac Jee
The workshop addressed legal aspects critical for project execution with support from the Federal Prosecutor’s Office, while examining development and testing infrastructure availability within government institutions.
Rodrigo Leonardi, VP of AEB acting as Portfolio Management Director, noted: “This workshop was an important occasion to monitor execution of the various projects underway in the national space sector with Finep’s support. It provided an opportunity to align expectations, schedules and identify bottlenecks requiring attention.”
The event included contributions from AEB President Marco Chamon and Finep Innovation Director Elias Ramos de Souza, alongside representatives from all key government institutions working toward strengthening Brazil’s sovereignty in the space domain. While these initiatives mark substantial progress, the next critical step involves streamlining regulatory processes and reducing administrative barriers for New Space startups. By implementing more agile frameworks that balance oversight with innovation, Brazil can accelerate the development of its space economy and enable entrepreneurs with promising business models to thrive in this strategic sector.
Brazilian Space Agency (AEB) and Finep host Strategic Space Projects Workshop
