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The EU Space Act And Malta: Harmonising Europe's Space Regulation

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On 25 June 2025, the European Commission unveiled the EU Space Act — a landmark legislative proposal and the first comprehensive framework of EU space law.

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On 25 June 2025, the European Commission unveiled the EU Space Act — a landmark legislative proposal and the first comprehensive framework of EU space law. Its objective is to harmonise space activities regulation across the Union, replacing the current patchwork of national rules. If adopted as proposed, it will take effect on 1 January 2030 — a timeline designed to give member states, operators, and regulators ample time to adapt.

For Malta, already developing its own space law through the National Space Strategy (2022) and draft Space Activities Act, the proposal offers an opportunity to align emerging Malta space law with Europe's wider framework, boosting competitiveness for Malta and the EU in the global space economy.

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