ABSTRACT
There are three distinct periods in the Brazilian space program. First, is the era characterized by the beginnings of the space program and the Brazilian Complete Space Mission (MECB). Second, is the period represented by space cooperation between Brazil and China. The third, and current, period concerns the establishment and role of the Brazilian Space Agency (Agência Espacial Brasileira, AEB). These time periods reflect on the planning and strategic orientations of the national space program of Brazil.
