Building upon its Space Strategy released in 2023, the German government recently shared their initiative (in German) to create a dedicated Space Act (Weltraumgesetz, or WRG), identifying six key areas in their Key Points of the Federal Government for a Space Act (Eckpunkte der Bundesregierung für ein Weltraumgesetz) of 4 September 2024 (published in German only). The proposed German Space Act shall address the expanding role of private actors in space and the need for a legal and regulatory fra…