Desafios das atividades espaciais brasileiras voltadas para aplicações em Defesa Nacional

Abstract

Over the years, Brazilian space activities have sought to master the required technologies for developing several solutions and applications for the primary benefit of society. These challenges involve coordination among the sector’s main stakeholders, such as AEB, MD and the Armed Forces within the Brazilian Space Program. In this paper, the authors carried out a case study based on bibliographic research, documental research and analysis of aggregated statistical data. We conclude that the main challenges for National Defense space activities involve (i) budgetary issues at the federal level, (ii) development of solutions not aligned with the market, (iii) international partnerships that partially meet the country’s needs and, (iv) difficulties with specific defense related projects. Finally, we highlight the need to adopt bolder governance to drive the Brazilian space sector as a strategic state program.