EU space act

Practical information

• Composition of the study group
• Administrator: Giorgia BORDIGNON, Assistant: Baiba SPUNDE
• TEN section meeting: 12 November 2025
• EESC plenary session:  3-4 December 2025
• Contact: E-mail

Background

The EU Space Act is a legislative initiative by the European Commission that introduces a harmonised framework for space activities across the Union. The proposal, launched on 25 June 2025, aims to ensure safety, resilience, and environmental sustainability, while boosting the competitiveness of the EU space sector.

The proposal is structured around three key pillars:

• Safety: The Act introduces robust rules for tracking space objects and mitigating space debris, preserving Europe’s secure and uninterrupted access to space.

• Resilience: Tailored cybersecurity requirements will strengthen protection of European space infrastructure and ensure business continuity.

• Sustainability: Operators will need to assess and reduce the environmental impact of their space activities, while benefiting from support for innovation in emerging technologies like in-orbit servicing and debris removal.