Security and Defense of the Alcântara Launch Center: Insights from Strategic Corporate Security

The development of Brazil’s space sector is essential for technological autonomy and the consolidation of national sovereignty. The Alcântara Launch Center (CLA) stands out as a strategic infrastructure, integrating civil and military functions while requiring high standards of security and defense. Its geostrategic location offers competitive advantages while also presenting protection challenges. This exploratory research, based on literature review and documentary analysis, draws on Strategic Corporate Security (MANDARINI, 2005) to propose guidelines that integrate critical asset management, risk mitigation, and operational continuity, promoting a sustainable model of security and defense for the CLA.