Peru Declares National Interest for Spaceport Creation Led by FAP

The publication of Law No. 32571 in Peru's official gazette marks a strategic shift, declaring the creation of a Spaceport as a national interest. The law empowers the Ministry of Defense and the Air Force of Peru (FAP) to lead the project, aiming to establish specialized infrastructure in northern Peru and enhance the country's capabilities for sovereign access to space. The initiative promotes foreign investment, job creation, and technological industries, while improving satellite systems and telecommunications.

Published Mar 30, 2026

Law No. 32571 was published in Peru, declaring the creation of a Spaceport a national interest and empowering the Ministry of Defense and the Air Force of Peru (FAP) to lead the initiative. This legal framework enables Peru to establish specialized infrastructure in the north, positioning the country among nations with sovereign space access.

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The FAP will oversee this process, which integrates defense, technology, and national development. The project aims to attract foreign direct investment, generate specialized jobs, and foster new technological industries, while enhancing satellite systems and telecommunications.