Speaker
Description
The proposed EU Space Act, introduced by the European Commission on June 2025, aims to establish a regulatory framework for space activities within the European Union. Anchored in Article 114 TFEU, the regulation seeks to strengthen the internal market by creating a predictable, competitive, and innovation-friendly environment for space operators. It responds to increasing fragmentation across national legislations, the rapid growth of space traffic, and the environmental impact of space activities, while also reinforcing existing European frameworks addressing cybersecurity.
This presentation will first provide an overview and critical analysis of the proposed EU Space Act, focusing on its rationale, structure, and expected implications for the European space sector, as well as its effects on third-country operators.
It will then analyse the core requirements under the three pillars of safety, resilience, and sustainability, highlighting their interaction with existing EU legislation. The principle of proportionality, particularly regarding SMEs and low-risk missions, will also be addressed.
Finally, the presentation will discuss key challenges, gaps, and open questions, including competitiveness, regulatory burden, and the need for complementary industrial policies, before concluding with an assessment of the current status of the draft and next steps.