Legislation

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

Europe must accelerate its work of launchers, says European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius, stressing the need for bold decisions, policy action, and increased funding.

EU Commission Calls for Faster Progress on Launcher Development

February 13, 2025

Germany, Italy, and the UK cut their ESA 2025 budget contributions by €430M, while Poland and Switzerland led with the largest increases.

Germany, Italy, and the UK Slash ESA Contributions by €430M

Credit: CNES/Oeil du Chat

Discussions Underway to Relax Geo-Return for European Launcher Challenge

UK Department of Transport announces "landmark" partnership with US for launches from UK soil.

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

May 16, 2022

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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