Convergences and Asymmetries in Governance, Law and Aerospace Education: A Comparative Analysis between Peru and the United States

Despite Peru’s presence in orbit, the absence of a specialised aerospace legal and educational framework limits its strategic autonomy. This study assesses structural gaps in governance, Peruvian aerospace law and human capital development. Employing a qualitative-comparative methodology based on grounded theory and sociocritical thinking, the research analyses international standards, specifically those of the US, in comparison with the national landscape. The results identify a critical ‘disciplinary shift’ and a lack of organic legislation as the main obstacles to technology absorption. The study concludes that the institutionalisation of the Talara Spaceport requires a ‘Triple Helix’ integration (academia-defence-industry) and a dual-use technological framework. The research provides an innovative policy roadmap, proposing that Peru move from being a passive observer to a sovereign logistical and intellectual hub in the Southern Hemisphere, ensuring long-term sustainability within the global New Space economy.