The EU Proposes New Rules to Govern the European Space Race

There is near 5,7 satellites circulate the earth and it is estimated that at least 50,000 more will be introduced in the next decade. Also contains the exploration machine, re -supply ships and complications like it International space stationThe However who controls all these activities Space? In the absence of obvious regulations, the European Union has proposed the Space Act, a set of steps that want to make the European space sector a clear, safe and more competitive environment, both domestically and in international markets.

The European Commission has maintained that the current space control between the eurozone is divided into various national systems, which slows innovation, reduces European participation in the global market and produces additional expenses.

According to the EU Executive, the draft law will enhance the expansion of other markets in block companies, as it is designed to facilitate the procedures, to protect resources in orbit, and to promote a level play field. Regulations centered on three main pillars:

• Protection: In the face of more than 128 million ruins aired in the space, the Space Act introduces arrangements to adapt the tracking of objects in orbit and prevent the generation of new debris. These include specific requirements to ensure the disposal of satellites at the end of their life.
• ElasticityThe Commission has warned that space infrastructure is facing increasing cyber threatening, able to compromise on satellite management or disrupt necessary services. All operators need to conduct risk evaluation across their internal systems’ lifescycle for the proposal. They need to submit their detailed incident reports and adopt the updated cyberquacy value.
• Sustainable: As space activity grows as it grows it becomes important to operate the resources efficiently, including₂ Emission, and waste. The new legal structure establishes common values ​​to monitor these effects and define preventive or corrective systems.

A StatementThe Commission emphasized that “new rules applicable to both the EU and national space resources, as well as the service suppliers in Europe. Regulatory requirements will be adapted to the size and maturity level of the company and measured against the risk.”

Europe wants to lead the space economy

The regulatory structure suggests multiple supporting measures to strengthen the technical capacity of the industry, to facilitate access to the test facilities, and to assist in the approval process. These measures are especially for the benefit of startups and small and medium sized businesses in the sector.

The Commission has presented a new view to increase the European Space Economy to respond to the global mobility of this sector, growing international competition and emerging geological challenges.

The agency is a rational space, a rapid growing sector that contributes significantly to the block competition. It surrounds both the production and management of space systems and the dedicated industry in various services that affect the fields as climate, environment, agriculture, energy, transport, insurance, banking, protection and defense.

The proposed economic strategy includes more than 40 concrete activities to ensure Europe’s view in the worldwide space market, strengthen its autonomy and consolidate its technical benefits. Among these initiatives are the creation of the European Space Team, a high-level forum that will combine the main players of the ecosystem, such as the European Space Agency and the European Union Agency for Space Program, with the aim of coordinating and unifying. Also the commission There are plans There are several investment processes to increase its space economy.

Starting this year, the Commission will develop a specific approach to monitor EU competition and market shares in the global space economy.

“In space, Europe’s leadership must be the key to sovereignty, protection and strategic foresight. With the EU Space Act, we are taking a bold step to ensure that our space infrastructure is elastic, our innovative ecosystem has been empowered, and the Critical Technology is for our democracy.”

This story was originally attended Wired In Spanish And have been translated from Spanish.