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Over the course of two inspiring days, the Space Education Summit 2026 brought together students, educators, researchers, industry leaders and space enthusiasts to discuss one of the most important pillars of the future space sector: education.
Held as part of the NEW SPACE PORTUGAL initiative, this edition achieved its aim of bringing together key stakeholders on a single platform, with a view to promoting collaboration and strengthening the space education ecosystem in Portugal.
Hosted at Nova School of Business and Economics, the Summit featured keynote speeches, panel discussions, technical presentations, educational sessions, and networking opportunities. Participants explored topics ranging from space sustainability and Earth observation to entrepreneurship, policy, and the role of education in shaping the future of the space sector.
The Summit also benefited from strong international participation, featuring distinguished speakers such as Claude Nicollier, Switzerland’s first astronaut, and Akhil Rao, former NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Chief Economist, among others. These contributions enriched discussions and reinforced the importance of international collaboration in building a resilient and innovative space ecosystem.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all speakers, partners, exhibitors, volunteers, and participants who contributed to making this second edition such a success. Your expertise, enthusiasm, and commitment helped create an event that celebrated the achievements of today while helping shape the future of space education.
“A importância do Espaço” foi tema em destaque no programa Sociedade Civil, da RTP2, que contou com a participação de quatro organizações que integram a Agenda New Space Portugal: GEOSAT, CEiiA, Omnidea e N3O.
Durante a conversa, discutiu-se o desenvolvimento que o setor espacial português está a viver e a capacidade de atrair e reter talento para os projetos inovadores em curso. Projetos que, ao longo da próxima década, ambicionam posicionar o País como uma nação espacial, promovendo a tecnologia desenvolvida em Portugal nos mercados globais de Sustentabilidade, Segurança e Defesa.
Também se abordou a necessidade de mecanismos de investimento eficazes que permitam ao País consolidar uma ‘economia do novo espaço’, reforçando a importância desta aposta num setor tão estratégico como o setor espacial, atualmente em aceleradíssimo crescimento a nível mundial.
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