2026-07-072026-07-07http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/125353We reminisce on the first steps of the cosmology community in Portugal, which can be traced back to about 20 years ago, and discuss its achievements and current specificities. We also reflect on the aspirations, hopes and challenges for the future.Plain latex file, 15 pages. Updated dataHistory and Philosophy of PhysicsAstrophysicsPhysics and Societytext