Legislation

Updates on legal and regulatory changes affecting the European space industry.

Denmark’s Minister of Education and Research has withdrawn legislation that would have temporarily banned rocket launches.

Denmark withdraws a proposed three-year ban on rocket launches

Denmark’s Minister of Education and Research Christina Egelund has withdrawn a proposed amendment to the country’s Activities in Outer Space law that would have...
Spanish Space Agency is approved by the country's Council of Ministers.

Spanish Space Agency Statute Approved by Council of Ministers

Spain's Council of Ministers has approved a statute regulating the activities of its recently launched national space agency. Approved on March 7, the statute...
The UK has announced plans to create a Space Sustainability Standard” for the industry.

UK to develop “Space Sustainability Standard” for industry

UK Science Minister Geroge Freeman launched the government’s new “Plan for Space Sustainability” at the fourth Summit for Space Sustainability in London this morning....
UK Department of Transport announces "landmark" partnership with US for launches from UK soil.

UK Department of Transport announces “landmark” agreement with the US

The United Kingdom’s Department of Transport announced 13 May that the country had signed an agreement with the United States to streamline operations to...

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