Brazil’s Bidding for IAC 2024 - Building bridges to the future
2021 is a turnpoint for the Brazilian space sector. The beginning of commercial operations from the Alcantara Space Center will be the spark that the Brazilian space sector needs to finally join the group of countries with the necessary capabilities to access space and acquire all the spinoffs that could be generated by a strong space industry. With two launch sites, Alcântara Launch Center and Barreira do Inferno Launch Center, Brazil has a chance to actively take part in this market.
These developments bring a new era of space economy and they strenghten the country's portfolio for investment and innovation. The potential economic and social benefits related to the exploration of the Alcântara Launching Center are remarkable.
To celebrate this new space era in Brazil, nothing better than hosting the biggest event of the space sector. The International Astronautical Congress 2024 will enhance the leadership role of Brazil in the space sector of Latin America.
Having the IAC in Brazil is important to bring the space debate to Brazil; to address attention to a big event in the field of science; to motivate our young generation with the gene of astronautics and to create business opportunities.
The IAC did not take place in South America in the last 10 years. Brazil, having a leadership position in South America, can contribute to bolster the IAF's brand in the region. This is the second time that Brazil is applying for the IAC hosting.
By considering all the contributions that the space sector has to offer society and countries, through innovations and new products, we need to work together and make strong connections among all stakeholders (space enterprises and government agencies), Brazil proposes the following slogan for the IAC 2024:
“Building bridges to the future”
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