US EditionEU revamps regulations for expanding space market
- The European Commission unveiled the EU Space Act on 25 June 2025 to unify regulations for the expanding European space industry.
- The Act responds to fragmented national rules and growing space congestion, addressing risks like cyberattacks and environmental impacts while awaiting parliamentary approval.
- It mandates risk assessments, cybersecurity protocols, and safe satellite disposal, applying to EU and non-EU operators and adapting rules by company size and risk level.
- The Act covers over 11,000 satellites with 50,000 more expected by 2030, aiming to reduce debris amid 128 million orbiting debris pieces and foster a competitive EU space market.
- Once approved, the Act will create a harmonized, safer space sector and a single market, but could face pushback from the US and private space companies over market access rules.
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EU revamps regulations for expanding space market
BRUSSELS :The European Commission on Wednesday put forward the EU Space Act, a long-awaited overhaul of regulations affecting its fast-growing space industry.The legislation aims to create a single market for firms offering space services in the bloc while boosting efforts to be more competitive with the Unit
EU Unveils Ambitious Space Act to Revolutionize Space Industry
The European Commission introduced the EU Space Act, aiming to streamline regulations across the space sector, fostering competitiveness and addressing challenges like space congestion, cybersecurity, and environmental sustainability. The Act mandates safe satellite disposal and sets cybersecurity criteria for operators. Approval by the EU Parliament and Council is required.
Commission unveils Space Act to push sector boldly
The European Commission unveiled its new EU Space Act, aiming to establish an ambitious set of regulations for the development and safeguarding of the space sector within the European Union amid increasing competition in the space sector. “A space revolution is coming. The 21st century will be the century of space. Europe needs to be at the forefront. Let us embark on this extraordinary journey for our autonomy, resilience and competitiveness,” …
The European Commission has put in place a legislative framework for space policy with the Space Act, a founding text aimed at strengthening the
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