| Department of Science and Aerospace Technology | |
|---|---|
Departamento de Ciência e Tecnologia Aeroespacial | |
| Part of Brazilian Air Force | |
| São José dos Campos, São Paulo | |
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| Type | Research Center |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | Brazilian Air Force |
| Website | www |
| Site history | |
| In use | 1953 - present |
The Brazilian Department of Science and Aerospace Technology (Portuguese: Departamento de Ciência e Tecnologia Aeroespacial; DCTA) is the national military research center for aviation and space flight. It is subordinated to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB).
It coordinates all technical and scientific activities related to the aerospace sector in which there are interests by the Ministry of Defense. It was established in 1953. It currently employs several thousand civilian and military personnel.