Atlantic Spaceport Consortium

The Atlantic Spaceport Consortium will be IAC2024, look for us at the Portugal Space stand (MS-D013). Come and have a chat about access to space from the Azores. Here is a teaser for what we have been doing. #IAC2024

At 11h49 on the 28th of September 2024, GAMA-01 was launched from Malbusca, Santa Maria, Azores. This was the second GAMA rocket launched from our mobile platform. Our GAMA mission, a double launch from Santa Maria was a success, although it was not perfect. But this is how we learn. More will come!

Numa demonstração clara da crescente ambição e capacidade nacional no setor espacial, Portugal testemunhou ontem o primeiro lançamento de um foguetão atmosférico supersónico a partir da ilha de Santa Maria, Açores. O lançamento, promovido pelo Atlantic Spaceport Consortium, ocorreu às 13 horas e 04 minutos, a partir de Malbusca. Nota à imprensa: https://lnkd.in/dQrCtTEu

In a clear demonstration of the growing ambition and national capacity of the Portuguese Space sector, Portugal witnessed yesterday the first launch of an atmospheric rocket from the Santa Maria Island, in the Azores, Portugal. The launch, promoted by the Atlantic Spaceport Consortium, occurred at 13:04 UTC+00, from the Malbusca site, and constitutes a significant milestone in the creation of a commercially open spaceport in Portugal. Press Release (EN): https://lnkd.in/d5Qy9fdP

The Atlantic Spaceport Consortium has signed a cooperation protocol with NAV PORTUGAL , the entity responsible for providing air traffic services in the Flight Information Regions (FIR) under the responsibility of the Portuguese State – Lisbon and Santa Maria. The signed protocol aims to streamline communication processes between both parties, especially with regard to defining flight paths and the need to monitor and coordinate airspace within the national flight information regions, particularly in the Santa Maria FIR. “Cooperation with NAV is essential for us. The ASC would like to thank NAV for its openness in helping us develop the correct procedures so that our operations and flights are well structured and coordinated within the Santa Maria FIR,” says Bruno Carvalho, CEO of ASC. This protocol defines very specific responsibilities and duties for both parties, but it is hoped that it will evolve with the development of the Santa Maria Spaceport and its ecosystem. ASC firmly believes in the potential of Santa Maria Island for the implementation of a Spaceport and NAV PORTUGAL is an excellent and vital partner in this adventure. Press Release (In Portuguese): https://lnkd.in/dDfaJutk O Atlantic Spaceport Consortium, assinou um protocolo de cooperação com a NAV PORTUGAL, entidade responsável pela prestação de serviços de tráfego aéreo nas Regiões de Informação de Voo (RIV) sob responsabilidade do Estado Português – Lisboa e Santa Maria. O protocolo assinado tem como objectivo agilizar os processos de comunicação entre ambas as partes, sobretudo no que diz respeito à definição das trajectórias de voo e necessidades de monitorização e coordenação do espaço aéreo dentro das regiões de informação de voo nacionais, em particular na região de voo de Santa Maria. “A cooperação com a NAV é para nós essencial. O ASC quer agradecer a abertura da NAV para nos ajudar a desenvolver os procedimentos correctos para que as nossas operações e os nossos voos sejam bem enquadrados e coordenados no espaço aéreo de Santa Maria.”, refere Bruno Carvalho, CEO do ASC. Este protocolo define responsabilidades e deveres muito concretos para ambas as partes, mas deseja se que ele possa evoluir com o desenvolvimento do Porto Espacial de Santa Maria e do respectivo ecossistema. O ASC acredita firmemente no potencial da ilha de Santa Maria para a implementação de um Porto Espacial e a NAV é um parceiro de excelência e vital nesta aventura. Nota à imprensa: https://lnkd.in/dDfaJutk

We're also thrilled to be a part of the #ESABIC family! ✨ A warm thank you to ESA Space Solutions Portugal and Instituto Pedro Nunes for all the support and to our incubator, Incuba+, our home 🏠 in Santa Maria, #Azores.

Beginning of Launch Operations in Santa Maria 🚀🇵🇹 ASC is excited to announce a renewed agreement with RED | Rocket Experiment Division, the most successful Portuguese rocketry team to date, to take our partnership to new heights (quite literally). We will be launching their rocket, Gama (named after the Portuguese explorer), from our Malbusca launch site. With this demonstration mission, we'll be supporting the RED team's attempt to break their altitude record. We look forward to this inaugural launch campaign. For more details, check out the recent Público newspaper article (in Portuguese) featuring insights from ASC's manager, Bruno Carvalho: https://lnkd.in/dmVnTp2B #AccesstoSpace #Azores #Launch

ASC proudly supported the 11th edition of CanSat Portugal 🛰️, held this year at the beautiful island of Santa Maria, hosted by Incuba+. Congratulations to the winning teams for their efforts and to all the participating teachers and students for their inspiring projects! 🏅

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