AED Cluster Portugal participated in a business mission to Rome, organised by AICEP and the Portuguese Space Agency, bringing together key representatives of the national space ecosystem.
Representing AED were Rui Santos, Managing Director, and Leonardo Oliveira, Space Manager, who joined the delegation to promote the capabilities of the national space sector and reinforce ties with key international stakeholders.
The programme included a visit to the Fucino Space Centre, operated by Telespazio, where AED presented an overview of the Portuguese space ecosystem, highlighting its key competencies, ongoing projects, and latest developments. The visit also marked the signing of a Letter of Intent between CEiiA and Telespazio Ibérica, establishing a framework for future cooperation and the development of joint initiatives, including efforts towards a federation of satellite constellations.
The delegation was also received at the Italian Space Agency (ASI), where Rui Santos, alongside Carlos Pereira Marques, the Ambassador of Portugal in Rome and Ricardo Conde, President of the Portuguese Space Agency, met with Teodoro Valente, ASI’s President to exchange perspectives on the growing collaboration between Portugal and Italy. During this occasion, AED presented its activities and highlighted emerging opportunities for international cooperation within the space sector.
Through initiatives such as this, AED Cluster Portugal continues to promote and represent the national space ecosystem, fostering strategic partnerships, enhancing international visibility, and supporting the integration of Portuguese organisations into global space value chains.