There are around 11,000 satellites currently orbiting Earth, with an estimated 50,000 more to be launched in the next decade. The European Union has proposed the Space Act to address the fragmented regulatory framework for space activities. This Act aims to make the European space sector cleaner, safer, and more competitive. It focuses on three pillars: safety measures to track and manage space debris, resilience against cyber threats requiring operators to conduct risk assessments, and sustainability to manage resources and emissions effectively.
The European Union has proposed the Space Act to create a cleaner, safer, and more competitive space sector in response to current regulatory fragmentation.
The draft legislation aims to boost the expansion of European companies into other markets by simplifying procedures and protecting orbital assets.
The Space Act introduces measures to track space debris and optimize satellite disposal to prevent new debris generation, addressing over 128 million debris pieces in orbit.
Operators will be required to conduct risk assessments and submit incident reports to enhance resilience against increasing cyber threats to space infrastructures.
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