The European Union proposes new rules for the rule of the European space race

There is about 11,000 satellites revolve around the Earth, and at least 50,000 others are estimated in the next decade. There are also exploration tools, re -supply and complexes such as International Space Station. But who organizes all this activity in space? In the absence of clear regulations, the European Union proposed the space law, a set of measures that seek to make the European space sector a cleaner, safer and more competitive environment, locally and in international markets.

The European Commission confirms that organizing the current area within the euro area is fragmented to different national roads, which slows innovation, reduces European participation in the global market, and generates additional costs.

According to the Executive Director of the European Union, the legislation project will enhance the expansion of companies in the bloc in other markets, as it was designed to simplify procedures, protect assets in orbit, and enhance the field of play. The regulation focuses on three main columns:

• safety: In the face of more than 128 million pieces of debris in space, the space law provides measures to improve the tracking of organisms in orbit and prevent the generation of new debris. These include specific requirements to ensure satellite disposal at the end of their lives.
• Steadfastness: The committee warns that the space infrastructure faces increasing electronic threats, capable of prejudice to the operation of satellites or disrupting basic services. Therefore, the suggestion of all operators requires risk assessments throughout the life cycle of their systems. They will also be asked to submit detailed incidents and adopt updated cyber security standards.
• Sustainability: With the increase in space activities, it becomes important to the place of resource management efficiently, Co₂ Emissions and waste. The new legal framework defines joint standards to monitor these effects and determine preventive or corrective measures.

in statementThe committee emphasizes that “the new rules will apply to each of the rules of space in the European and National Union, as well as for operators other than the European Union who provide services in Europe. Regulatory requirements will be adapted to the size of the company and the level of maturity, and is measured in exchange for the risks concerned.”

Europe wants to lead the space economy

In recognition that compliance with the organizational framework will require significant costs of the industry, the committee proposes a series of support measures, such as enhancing technical capabilities, facilitating access to test facilities, and assisting the authorization process. These measures aim to benefit in particular from startups and small and medium -sized companies in this sector.

The committee also presented a new vision to enhance the European space economy, with the aim of responding to the global dynamics of the sector, the increasing international competition, and the emerging geopolitical challenges.

The agency argues that space is a high -growth sector that greatly contributes to the competitiveness of the mass. It includes both the industry for the manufacture and operation of space systems and a wide range of services that affect areas such as climate, environment, agriculture, energy, transportation, insurance, banking services, security and defense.

The proposed economic strategy includes more than 40 concrete measures to ensure the strong Europe’s participation in the global space market, enhance its independence, and unify its technological advantage. Among the initiatives is the establishment of the European Space Team, a high -level forum that brings together the main players in the ecosystem, such as the European Space Agency and the European Space Program Agency, with the aim of coordinating the efforts made and unifying capabilities across the bloc. In addition, the committee I planned A number of investment mechanisms to enhance the space economy.

Starting this year, the committee will develop a specific methodology to monitor the competitiveness of the European Union and the market share in the global space economy.

“Europe’s leadership in space must be rooted in sovereignty, security and strategic insight. With the Space Law of the European Union, we take a bold step to ensure that our space infrastructure is flexible, and our ecosystem for innovation is enabled, implemented, executive, an executive company, an executive company, an executive company, for the sake of, a position of implementation and democracy.

This story was originally appeared on Wireless En español It was translated from Spanish.