Introduction On 25 June 2025, the European Commission published a proposal for the EU Space Act, a comprehensive Regulation designed to establish a harmonized framework for space activities across the EU. It seeks to harmonize licensing, bolster safety, improve cybersecurity and resilience, and promote environmental sustainability, all within a single
1 | Introduction and Overview The Aqualunar Challenge, a collaborative initiative between the UK Space Agency and the Canadian Space Agency, aims to develop innovative technologies for extracting and purifying water from the Moon's surface. It comprises two tracks, the UK track with a total of £1.2 million
This article provides an outlook of the anticipated EU Space Act, delving into its origins, objectives, and the potential measures under its three core pillars: safety, security, and sustainability. The EU Space Act is expected to impact space tech companies both within and outside the European Union. The formal proposal
In terrestrial affairs, time is a well-understood construct: it structures our daily routines, underpins global financial systems, and governs legal deadlines and obligations. However, once we leave the Earth, the concept of time becomes far more complex — both scientifically and legally. As space activities increase, the question “What time is
In this blog post, I am looking at Europe's future in space by analyzing three different key documents published recently: ESA's Strategy 2040, the Draghi report on EU competitiveness, and the proposed EU Space Act. The European Space Agency (ESA) has unveiled its Strategy 2040, a