Introduction To The EU Space Act

Preamble

The space industry, particularly the provision of space-based data and space services is increasingly important for both the Union's economy and the daily life of citizens. However, the EU currently faces a fragmented space market and regulatory environment due to varying national laws, complicating cross-border space operations. To counteract this legal heterogeneity, the European Commission has drafted the legislative proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the safety, resilience and sustainability of space activities in the Union (the EU Space Act, "pEUSA" / "Regulation"). The pEUSA aims to harmonise regulations to create a unified internal market. By focusing on safety, resilience, and sustainability, it seeks to enhance legal certainty and boost competitiveness for Europe's space industry globally.