CLBI and the Suborbital Market

Authors

  • Cesar Coelho Força Aérea Brasileira

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22480/rev.unifa.1998.12.948

Keywords:

suborbitals, CLBI, space technology, Brazil, commercialization

Abstract

The article discusses Brazil's entry into the suborbital launch market, which represents a significant opportunity valued at US$ 120 million per year. The Barreira do Inferno Launch Center (CLBI) is highlighted as a strategic asset, capable of developing and launching SONDA series rockets. Despite the technological potential, Brazil is not investing enough in suborbital commercialization, limiting its participation in a growing market. The text proposes a series of strategies to modernize CLBI's infrastructure, train professionals, and establish international partnerships, aiming to maximize the economic and scientific benefits of space exploration.

References

AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF AMÉRICA (AIAA)."The US Aerospace Industry in the 1990 - A Global Perspective". Washington, DC, 1991.

BRASIL. CLBI "Plano Trienal de Metas do CLBI". Natal, RN. 1997 (CONFIDENCIAL).

BRASIL. CLBI "Proposta de Atualização do CLBI para a Comercialização dos Lançamentos de Veiculos Suborbitais". Natal, RN. 1992. (CONFIDENCIAL).

US DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, "Space Commerce - An Industry Assessment". Washington, DC, 1988.

US DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE. "Space Business Indicators". Washington, DC, 1991.

Published

2024-10-31

Issue

Section

Original Articles

How to Cite

CLBI and the Suborbital Market. The Journal of the University of the Air Force , Rio de Janeiro, v. 12, n. 14, 2024. DOI: 10.22480/rev.unifa.1998.12.948. Disponível em: https://revistadaunifa.fab.mil.br/index.php/reunifa/article/view/948.. Acesso em: 14 nov. 2024.

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