Key Takeaways
- The Portuguese National Space Authority has issued the first license in Europe.
- Azores Spaceport receives operating license for space launches.
- ATMOS Space Cargo to use Azores Spaceport for Mission PHOENIX 2.1.
Azores Spaceport Gets First License for Commercial Spacecraft Re-Entry
Portugal's Azores Spaceport Clears Regulatory Hurdle for Reusable Space Capsules
The Portuguese National Space Authority has granted the first license in Europe for a controlled commercial spacecraft re-entry from Low Earth Orbit to European territory. The Azores Spaceport Consortium, run by OPTIMAL Structural Solutions and Ilex Space, will enable ATMOS Space Cargo’s reusable orbital transfer and return vehicle, PHOENIX 2.1, to launch and recover at the spaceport. This marks a significant step for Portugal’s space program, Breaking Defense reports.
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