Tag results for 'EU Space Act'

EU Space Act: council negotiations highlight growing de-bate on the scope of harmonisation

As negotiations on the proposed European Union Space Act continue, the debate within the Council has increasingly shifted from the technical design of individual obligations to a broader question: how far should European harmonisation in space regulation extend? Examining the compromise texts issued by the Danish and Cy-prus Presidencies, this article highlights the key developments in the legislative pro-cess and explores how Member States are seeking to balance the objectives of a common European framework with the preservation of national regulatory autono-my.

Released on Jul 15, 2026

Positioning Switzerland as a space law hub: Switzerland's draft Space Act in the orbit of the draft EU Space Act

This article examines Switzerland’s Draft Federal Space Operations Act, which establishes the country’s first national legal framework for space operations – covering licensing, supervision, liability, registration and conflict of laws – and assesses its key provisions in a comparative perspective with the proposed EU Space Act, highlighting Switzerland’s strategy to position itself as a competitive hub for space activities.

Released on Jul 15, 2026

In orbit: the legal implications of data centres in space

This article highlights challenges for advisers as in-orbit data centres move data processing from terrestrial facilities to satellites, exposing gaps in space, data, cybersecurity and liability rules.

Released on Jul 15, 2026