Europe’s Space Act shows it’s getting serious about space policy

Published on July 15, 2025
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Plans to overhaul European space regulation would come with unprecedented enforcement power over domestic and foreign satellite operators, including on-site inspections and steep fines to uphold safety, cybersecurity and sustainability standards. The European Commission unveiled its long-awaited draft of the EU Space Act June 25, aiming to streamline fragmented national rules while strengthening oversight of […]

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