EU Space Act: single rules for satellites and launches

The European Commission has proposed the EU Space Act, setting EU-wide rules on safety, resilience and sustainability of space activities. CCIA estimates LEO satellite costs would rise 10–46% and EU demand fall 18–48%, while PPI sees €245M in lost revenue and €100M in lost profits annually.

• CCIA: LEO satellite costs up 10–46%, EU demand down 18–48%
• PPI: European firms could lose €245M revenue and €100M profit a year
• Certification replaces licensing: issued nationally, valid across the EU
• US criticizes extraterritorial reach and burden on non-EU operators