Overview

• The draft legislation mandates that satellite firms implement debris-tracking databases, end-of-life disposal plans and measures to curb light, radio and environmental pollution in orbit.
• Operators must conduct cybersecurity risk assessments, deploy cryptographic protections and share threat information to guard against potential cyberattacks.
• New rules cover both EU and foreign satellite services in Europe, with equivalent oversight for non-EU providers and requirements for legal representation in the bloc.
• Breaches could trigger fines up to twice the profits earned or 2 percent of global annual turnover for noncompliance with safety, disposal or security standards.
• The Space Act will now proceed to the EU Council and European Parliament for negotiations before being phased in from 2030.