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EU Space Act

Participation of Andrius Kubilius, European Commissioner, to the Implementation Dialogue on Space

Space Act: BDI rejects law in its current form

The Federation of German Industry has criticized the European Space Act for being too bureaucratic and creating additional costs for the space industry. Instead, it is calling for less regulation and a clear division of responsibilities.

By Corinna Visser

On 24 March 2025, Andrius Kubilius, European Commissioner for Defence and Space, received Josef Aschbacher, Director General of the European Space Agency (ESA), and other representatives of the European Space Agency (ESA).

Space Act: ESA warns against duplicate structures

The EU Space Act is intended to create a uniform legal framework for space travel in Europe. This also has consequences for the ESA, which is not an EU organization. ESA, DLR and BDLI warn of overlaps and too much bureaucracy.

By Corinna Visser