SA and Brazil pin hopes on industry to boost space ambitions

National agencies “can’t have all the answers”

South Africa and Brazil can set an example for other developing countries with space science aspirations by encouraging businesses in these countries to support national space agencies, a meeting has heard.

The South African National Space Agency, the Brazilian Space Agency, and bodies representing space businesses from both countries met virtually on 26 and 27 May to encourage interaction between companies in the two countries.