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opinion parliamentary committee, 21 April 2026

On the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the safety, resilience and sustainability of space activities in the Union.

Document IMCO-AD-779484 · (COM(2025)0335 – C100128/2025 – 2025/0335(COD))

Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection · Rapporteur: François Kalfon

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The Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection gives its opinion on the proposed regulation on the safety, resilience and sustainability of space activities in the Union, proposing amendments to the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy as lead committee. The rapporteur wants a harmonised European space market with clear, fair rules for all operators, and proposes removing several derogations and exemptions so that all operators selling services on the EU market follow the same rules. The amendments ask the Commission to support small and medium-sized enterprises through a one-stop shop, and to back the EU space programme with long-term investment under the European Competitiveness Fund. They also seek to limit the recognition of equivalence for third-country operators to a transitional period for negotiating bilateral agreements, and to make imports of space services conditional on opening new markets for EU operators.

Position. The committee proposes a series of amendments to harmonise the regulation, remove most derogations and exemptions, support SMEs through a one-stop shop, and limit equivalence recognition for third-country operators to a transitional period.

Key points

  1. The rapporteur proposes to remove derogations and exemptions, keeping them only for fundamental research and for clearly identifiable situations such as a crisis or a shortage of an essential resource.
  2. The amendments rest on the principle that all operators selling services on the EU market must abide by the same rules.
  3. The Commission is asked to provide financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises through a one-stop shop.
  4. The rapporteur says the regulation's objectives will be meaningless unless the European Competitiveness Fund provides sustained, long-term investment in the EU space programme.
  5. The rapporteur proposes limiting recognition of equivalence under Article 105 to a transitional period for negotiating bilateral agreements on cooperation and mutual recognition of standards, provided this does not destabilise the EU market.
  6. Importing space services into the EU market must be made contingent on opening new markets for EU operators.
  7. The amendments add new recitals on EU liability under the 1974 Convention on international liability for damage caused by space objects, on promoting new market opportunities from EU space data, and on space situational awareness as a core component of the Union Space Programme.
  8. They add recitals on coordinating standardisation with the European Cooperation for Space Standardisation, on a correspondence matrix between ESA and Commission environmental footprint methodologies, and on a Space Sector Competitiveness Support Helpdesk for micro and small enterprises and research institutions.
  9. The amendments require the Commission and the Agency to have proportionate supervisory powers, tools and resources, including information requests, investigations and on-site inspections, and to impose proportionate fines and penalty payments.
  10. They require the Agency to set up and operate the Union Register of Space Objects as an operational hub, with consolidated lists published online and compatibility with national and international registers.
  11. They require space services providers to hold an e-certificate, and contracting authorities procuring space services or data to verify the certificate and ensure critical control and processing functions are located in the Union.
  12. They add provisions on oversight of foreign investment in EU space operators, on OLAF's powers to carry out administrative investigations, and on a triannual review and a 'space check' of Union legislation.

Who is affected

  • Space operators and space services providers selling services in the EU, who must follow the same rules and hold an authorisation or e-certificate.
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises, including start-ups, and educational and research institutions, which get a dedicated Support Helpdesk and adapted procedures.
  • Third-country space operators and launch operators, whose registration in URSO and equivalence recognition are made subject to conditions and time limits.
  • Member States, which keep authorisation rights and national security competences but must recognise each other's authorisations.
  • Contracting authorities procuring space services or data, which must verify the e-certificate and the location of critical functions.

Figures and deadlines

  • Suspension of authorisation deadlines should not be longer than 12 months from the date of receipt of the application.
  • Qualified technical bodies must issue an opinion within 6 months from receipt of the technical file.
  • The competent authority must issue or reject an authorisation within 12 months from receipt of the application.
  • The Commission must decide on a proposed suspension or withdrawal within 30 working days from receipt of the Agency's proposal.
  • The Agency must propose a decision on registration of a third-country operator not later than 5 months from the notification.
  • The Commission must decide on registration no later than 90 days after submission of the Agency's proposal.
  • The Agency must issue a technical assessment on a derogation application within 1 month, and the Commission must decide within 2 months of receiving it.
  • An equivalence decision is valid for a period not exceeding 3 years and may be renewed once for a maximum of 2 years.

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The rapporteur sees the utility and need to create a European space market and to lay down clear and fair rules for all operators. This opinion from the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection includes a proposal to harmonise the content of the text in order to facilitate its application.

The rapporteur wishes to take account of the conclusions of Mario Draghi’s report on competitiveness, which highlights the fragmentation of space governance and the lack of coordination between Member States and the various European players. Space is indeed a strategic sector for ensuring the EU’s technological sovereignty and protecting it against geopolitical and climate risks. Supporting the competitiveness of this sector is therefore an objective in both economic and sovereignty-related terms.

If we want the single market for space to support the competitiveness of the sector, it must be harmonised and able to protect itself. That is why the rapporteur is proposing a series of amendments aimed at removing a number of derogations and exemptions. Theses should be used exclusively to support fundamental research and to address certain clearly identifiable situations, such as a crisis requiring exceptional measures (see Article 21) or a shortage of a resource essential for the deployment of a strategic space programme (see Article 19).

The amendments tabled are based on a simple principle: all operators selling services on the EU market must be abide by the same rules.

In order to meet the draft regulation’s lofty ambitions, the Commission is asked to provide financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises. This support will be provided by means of a one-stop shop.

Indeed, the draft regulation’s objectives will prove meaningless if the regulation on the European Competitiveness Fund does not provide for sustained and long-term investment in the EU space programme.

The amendments tabled herewith aim to ensure that the fact of opening up the European space market to operators from third countries does not undermine the competitiveness of European operators. While this Regulation aims to set some of the highest standards in the world for European operators, the procedure for the recognition of equivalence referred to in Article 105 risks engendering unfair competition for European operators. Furthermore, this is a unilateral measure proposed by the Commission that does not necessarily require reciprocity. The rapporteur proposes that this recognition of equivalence be limited to a transitional period necessary for the negotiation of bilateral agreements on cooperation and the mutual recognition of applicable standards, provided that this does not destabilise the EU market.

The importing of space services into the EU market must be made contingent upon the opening of new markets for EU operators.

AMENDMENTS

The Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection hereby submits the following to the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy, as the committee responsible:

Amendment 1

Proposal for a regulation

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Title II – Chapter I – title

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
I AUTHORISATION OF UNION SPACE OPERATORSI INTERNAL MARKET AUTHORISATION FOR CARRYING OUT SPACE ACTIVITES

Amendment 2

Proposal for a regulation

Title V

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
EQUIVALENCE DECISIONS, INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS AND REGIMES FOR INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONSINTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS

Amendment 3

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 6 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(6a) In line with creating a European space market and developing its space activities, the EU should recognise its liability for its space operations under the 1974 Convention (No 13810) on the international liability for damage caused by space objects.

Amendment 4

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(18) Only in limited cases, considering the strategic importance for the Union or Member States to have access to certain space services, the Commission should grant a derogation from the requirements laid down in this Regulation for launch services where this is justified by a public interest. Implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission to grant a derogation to the respective third-country launch operator where the public interest condition is met.(18) Only in limited cases where there is no operational alternative and only where required to safeguard a compelling public interest, the Commission could grant a derogation from the requirements laid down in this Regulation for launch services where this is justified by a public interest. Implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission to grant a derogation to the respective third-country launch operator where the public interest condition is met.

Amendment 5

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 37

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(37) This Regulation should be thus without prejudice to the competences of Member States as regards all matters pertaining to national security, which also extends to cases where Member States need, for the purposes and the exercise of such national security competence, to execute specific space operations, for instance by taking control of a space object under their jurisdiction.(37) This Regulation should be thus without prejudice to the competences of Member States as regards all matters pertaining to national security, which also extends to cases where Member States need, for the purposes and the exercise of such national security competence, to execute specific space operations, for instance by taking control of a space object under their jurisdiction. Such measures should remain strictly necessary and proportionate to address a specific and substantiated national security threat, be limited in scope and duration, and should not be used in a manner that would undermine the uniform application of this Regulation or fragment the internal market.

Amendment 6

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 39 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(39a) In order to fully leverage the potential of EU space-based data and services, the Union should promote the creation of new market opportunities, building on the success of applications such as the eCall system and the digital tachograph. Ensuring that EU space assets are used to their maximum socio-economic benefit requires a regulatory framework that stimulates innovation, facilitates uptake across sectors and continuously assesses whether additional measures are necessary to unlock the value of satellite data for European businesses and citizens.

Amendment 7

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 44

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(44) In light of the technical complexity and the length of the preparation of a space mission, applicants should have sufficient time to provide any required information or clarification. Thereby a suspension of the deadlines applicable, in the processes for authorisations, to the competent authorities, should be also foreseen.(44) In light of the technical complexity and the length of the preparation of a space mission, applicants should have sufficient time to provide any required information or clarification. Thereby a suspension of the deadlines applicable, in the processes for authorisations, to the competent authorities, should be also foreseen. However the suspension should not be longer than 12 months from the date of receipt of the application.

Amendment 8

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 46

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(46) Once compliance with the requirements laid down in this Regulation has been established, the registration in the Union Register of Space Objects (URSO) and the issuing of an electronic certificate (e-certificate) - proving that the space-based data has been generated by space objects which are compliant with this Regulation and respectively that the space services are based on the use and operation of space objects compliant with this Regulation - should enable the free provision of the space-based data and space services across the Union. The Agency should issue to registered space services providers the individual e-certificates.(46) Once compliance with the requirements laid down in this Regulation has been established, the registration in the Union Register of Space Objects (URSO) and the issuing of an electronic certificate (e-certificate) - proving that the space-based data has been generated by space objects which are compliant with this Regulation and respectively that the space services are based on the use and operation of space objects compliant with this Regulation - should enable the free provision of the space-based data and space services across the Union. The Agency should issue to registered space services providers the individual e-certificates. For the purposes of ensuring a level playing field in the internal market, the Agency should perform this function as the EU’s centralised technical authority, enabling mutual recognition of authorisations while preserving Member State prerogatives in areas relating to national security.

Amendment 9

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 58 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(58a) Under the European Cooperation for Space Standardisation (ECSS) charter, the European space sector shall be organised in such a way as to develop, adopt and apply ECSS standards for the design, development and manufacture of space systems. The ECSS standardisation system provides a common framework through which the supplier industry and institutional customers shall set common standards that mitigate contractual and programmatic risks for all parties. The standardisation and development activities referred to in this act must, therefore, be carried out in coordination with the ECSS.

Amendment 10

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 61 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(61a) Space situational awareness (SSA), including space surveillance and tracking, space weather and the monitoring of near-Earth objects, is a core component of the Union Space Programme and is essential to ensure the safety, resilience and sustainability of space activities in the Union.

Amendment 11

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 62 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(62a) Space situational awareness (SSA) is an essential component of the EU space programme. Union space situational awareness service providers play a strategic role in ensuring the security, resilience and sustainability of space activities. Their orbital-tracking, collision-avoidance and risk-mitigation capabilities help ensure the smooth functioning of the EU’s space ecosystem.

Amendment 12

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 62 b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(62b) The Union shall support the development of a coordinated and interoperable SSA capability at Union level, building on the SSA component of the Union Space Programme, the capacities of EUSPA and those of the Member States, in order to strengthen the Union’s ability to provide high-quality collision-avoidance and space-traffic-management services to space operators.

Amendment 13

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 97 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(97a) In order to capitalise on the parallel work carried out by the ESA on lifecycle analysis and by the Commission on standards relating to the environmental footprint of space products, a correspondence matrix should be established jointly by the ESA and the Commission between the two methodologies.

Amendment 14

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 118 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(118a) Whereas small and medium-sized enterprises, educational and research institutions constitute the backbone of innovation within the Union space ecosystem, driving the development of disruptive technologies and downstream applications, the introduction of new regulatory compliance requirements, even when facilitating the access to the wider EU market, is a challenge that is harder to complete than for the larger industrial prime contractors. To ensure a level playing field, and to foster the competitiveness of the Union's space industrial base and enable small and medium sized enterprises to fulfil the requirements laid down in this Regulation, the Agency should set up Space Sector Competitiveness Support Helpdesk that may take the form of an administrative structure within the Agency. This structure should provide specific, procedural assistance, resilience maturity assessment services, assistance in drafting upgrade action plans and regulatory guidance to qualified entities, thereby reducing the time-to market for space assets and ensuring full compliance with Union resilience and sustainability goals without diverting critical resources from research and development activities. The target of such support should be micro and small enterprises within the meaning of Commission Recommendation2003/361/EC, and educational and research institutions established in the Union.

Amendment 15

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 119

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(119) For the purposes of detecting infringements of this Regulation, as regards the Union-owned assets and the space services providers established in third countries, it is necessary for the Commission and the Agency to have effective powers, tools and resources that guarantee full supervisory effectiveness. Therefore, the Commission and the Agency should have the power to request information and carry on investigations and on-site inspections. The Commission should acquire supervisory powers and require Union space operators of Union-owned assets and space services providers established in third countries to bring infringements to an end and to impose fines and penalty payments.(119) For the purposes of detecting infringements of this Regulation, as regards the Union-owned assets and the space services providers established in third countries, it is necessary for the Commission and the Agency to have effective and proportionate powers, tools and resources that guarantee full supervisory effectiveness. Therefore, the Commission and the Agency should have the power to request information in and carry on investigations and on-site inspections, when strictly necessary to verify compliance. The Commission should acquire supervisory powers and require Union space operators of Union-owned assets and space services providers established in third countries to bring infringements to an end and to impose proportionate fines and penalty payments.

Amendment 16

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 120

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(120) In relation to the powers of investigation and inspection, access to the premises of Union space operators of Union-owned assets and of space services providers established in third countries may be necessary where space services providers to whom a request for information has been made fail to comply with it, or where documents which the request for information relates to, would be removed, tampered with, or destroyed. Such access should be based on the agreement of the third country entity and the relevant third country authority.(120) In relation to the powers of investigation and inspection, access to the premises of Union space operators of Union-owned assets and of space services providers established in third countries may be necessary where space services providers to whom a request for information has been made fail to comply with it, or where documents which the request for information relates to, would be removed, tampered with, or destroyed. Such access should be based on the agreement of the relevant third country authority.

Amendment 17

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 126

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(126) This Regulation should rely on the current European standardisation framework, based on the New Approach principles, set out in Council Resolution of 7 May 1985 on approach to technical harmonization and standards and on Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council15 . Since this Regulation is the first regulatory approach at Union level in the area, a balanced and gradual approach should be taken also as regards standardisation. The technical requirements needed for the deployment of the e-certificate by the Agency, as well as for the dark and quiet skies, should be developed through the standardisation process. The Commission should consequently request the European standardisation organisations to develop standards in relation to such essential requirement. The Commission should be empowered to adopt implementing acts establishing common specifications for these essential requirements in limited circumstances taking into account the role and functions of standardisation organisations.(126) This Regulation should rely on the current European standardisation framework, based on the New Approach principles, set out in Council Resolution of 7 May 1985 on approach to technical harmonization and standards and on Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council15 . Since this Regulation is the first regulatory approach at Union level in the area, a balanced and gradual approach should be taken also as regards standardisation. The technical requirements needed for the deployment of the e-certificate by the Agency, as well as for the dark and quiet skies, should be developed through the standardisation process. The Commission should consequently request the European standardisation organisations to develop standards in relation to such essential requirement. The Commission should be empowered to adopt implementing acts establishing common specifications for these essential requirements in limited circumstances taking into account the role and functions of standardisation organisations. When developing standards or common specifications under this Regulation, it is important to ensure that the resulting technical requirements taking due account of the diversity of operators, mission profiles and system sizes in the Union space sector. This is particularly relevant for SMEs, including start ups, whose mission profiles and resources differ significantly from those of larger space operators.
15 (15)Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on European standardisation, amending Council Directives 89/686/EEC and 93/15/EEC and Directives 94/9/EC, 94/25/EC, 95/16/EC, 97/23/EC, 98/34/EC, 2004/22/EC, 2007/23/EC, 2009/23/EC and 2009/105/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Decision 87/95/EEC and Decision No 1673/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council Text with EEA relevance (ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2012/1025/oj )15 (15)Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on European standardisation, amending Council Directives 89/686/EEC and 93/15/EEC and Directives 94/9/EC, 94/25/EC, 95/16/EC, 97/23/EC, 98/34/EC, 2004/22/EC, 2007/23/EC, 2009/23/EC and 2009/105/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Decision 87/95/EEC and Decision No 1673/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council Text with EEA relevance (ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2012/1025/oj )

Amendment 18

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 126 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(126a) When preparing implementing acts under this Regulation, the Commission shall engage with industry and other relevant stakeholders to ensure that the measures adopted, are technically feasible, practical and proportionate.

Amendment 19

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 127

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(127) With a view to creating a common approach for Union space operators willing to go further than the baseline mandated by this Regulation in relation to safety, resilience or environmental sustainability of space activities, a Union Space Label Framework should be established.(127) With a view to creating a common approach for Union space operators willing to go further than the baseline mandated by this Regulation in relation to safety, resilience or environmental sustainability of space activities, a Union Space Label Framework should be established. To promote voluntary adherence to high standards of protection of space activities, contracting entities in the Union may use the Space Label established as an incentive for access to Union funding and public contracts.

Amendment 20

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 128

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(128) The Union Space Labelling Schemes should bridge the current gaps resulting from the coexistence of different standards or undeveloped practices, thereby helping to building a common approach. A Union Space Labelling Scheme should be developed with the involvement of Member States, the Union Space Label Group (EUSLG) and the Stakeholder Space Label Group (SSLG), under the lead of the Commission, supported by the Agency. The EUSLG should consist of representatives of competent authorities in the space sector and other relevant national authorities while the SSLG should consist of representatives from industry organisations and academia.(128) The Union Space Labelling Schemes should bridge the current gaps resulting from the coexistence of different standards or undeveloped practices, thereby helping to building a common approach. A Union Space Labelling Scheme should be developed with the involvement of Member States, the ESA, the Union Space Label Group (EUSLG) and the Stakeholder Space Label Group (SSLG), under the lead of the Commission, supported by the Agency. The EUSLG should consist of representatives of competent authorities in the space sector and other relevant national authorities while the SSLG should consist of representatives from industry organisations and academia.

Amendment 21

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 135

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(135) To ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission to grant, on the basis of a detailed assessment, equivalence decisions, to grant derogations for launchers where a public interest condition is met, to allow a third country public entity to provide space services or space-based data in the Union until the conclusion of international agreements, to develop measures for launch collision avoidance, casualty risk at launch and re-entry, launcher space debris mitigation, spacecraft trackability, orbital traffic rules, spacecraft positioning in orbit, spacecraft space debris mitigation, spacecraft constellations, to specify the content and templates for reporting of significant incidents, to specify the method of calculation and verification of the EF of space activities and the templates and content for the reporting as regards the Environmental Footprint Declaration, to specify the design principles for SSIs and Composable and Exchangeable Functional Satellite Modules for ISOS, to lay down the common specifications covering the technical requirements for the e-certificate and for the dark and quiet skies, to lay down templates for the Union Space Label Schemes and to adopt new or amended Union Space Labelling Schemes. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council17 .(135) To ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission to grant, on the basis of a detailed assessment, equivalence decisions, to grant exceptional derogations for launchers where no operational alternative is available and where a public interest conditions are met, to allow a third country public entity to provide space services or space-based data in the Union until the conclusion of international agreements, to develop measures for launch collision avoidance, casualty risk at launch and re-entry, launcher space debris mitigation, spacecraft trackability, orbital traffic rules, spacecraft positioning in orbit, spacecraft space debris mitigation, spacecraft constellations, to specify the content and templates for reporting of significant incidents, to specify the method of calculation and verification of the EF of space activities and the templates and content for the reporting as regards the Environmental Footprint Declaration, to specify the design principles for SSIs and Composable and Exchangeable Functional Satellite Modules for ISOS, to lay down the common specifications covering the technical requirements for the e-certificate and for the dark and quiet skies, to lay down templates for the Union Space Label Schemes and to adopt new or amended Union Space Labelling Schemes. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council17 .
17 (17)Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2011/182/oj).17 (17)Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2011/182/oj).

Amendment 22

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 137 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(137a) To ensure the effective implementation of this Regulation, the Agency should be equipped with appropriate administrative and digital tools, including an IT-based certification management system for certified operators, dedicated incident-reporting portals, and harmonised templates for authorisation and risk-assessment procedures. As part of the EU Agency Network, EUSPA should, where appropriate, build upon existing IT tools and best practices already used by other Union agencies with certification tasks in related sectors, such as defence, industry and space. The development, maintenance and operation of such tools should be adequately resourced and reflected in the Union budget.

Amendment 23

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 137 b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(137b) The current fragmentation across space services and activities hampers cross-border activity and increases costs. A well-functioning single market for space is essential for competitiveness and innovation. Space-based services are increasingly integrated into consumer products and essential services within the single market. Ensuring a coherent application of Union rules is important for an equal level playing field.

Amendment 24

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 139 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(139a) This Regulation’s objectives on security, resilience, environmental sustainability, the competitiveness of European space services and support for small and medium-sized enterprises should be supported by means of a long-term increase in the budget allocated to the Union space programme under the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on establishing the European Competitiveness Fund (2025/0555(COD)), in accordance with Article 311 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

Amendment 25

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 139 b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(139b) In order to safeguard the financial interests of the Union in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) should be able to carry out administrative investigations relating to activities financed, supported or implemented under this Regulation. These powers should apply to Union space operators as well as to space services providers, established in third countries insofar as they receive Union funding or are involved in actions covered by this Regulation.

Amendment 26

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point d

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Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(d) assets launched before 1 January 2030.(d) assets launched before the entry into force of this Regulation.

Amendment 27

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. Member States shall not restrict, for reasons related to the safety, resilience and environmental sustainability, as covered by this Regulation, the provision of space-based data and space services in the Union by space services providers registered in the Union register of space objects referred to in Article 24.1. Member States shall not restrict, for reasons other than defence purposes, the provision of space-based data and space services in the Union by space services providers registered in the Union register of space objects referred to in Article 24.

Amendment 28

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, where a Union space services provider intends to operate in, or launch from, a Member State other than the Member State of establishment, Member States may, when issuing the respective authorisations for operation or launch, impose stricter requirements on safety, resilience or environmental sustainability in relation to the respective space mission, insofar as such requirements are objectively necessary to safeguard the safety, resilience or environmental sustainability of the respective operation or launch subject to authorisation on their territories.2. Where a Union space services provider intends to operate in, or launch from, a Member State other than the Member State of establishment, Member States may, when issuing the respective authorisations for operation or launch, impose stricter requirements on safety, resilience or environmental sustainability in relation to the respective space mission, insofar as such requirements are proportionate, strictly and objectively necessary to safeguard the safety, resilience or environmental sustainability of the respective operation or launch subject to authorisation on their territories.

Amendment 29

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(3) ‘constellation’ means a group of space objects consisting of at least 10 operational spacecraft, but not more than 99 of those spacecraft, working together for a common space mission, subject to a predefined orbital deployment plan;(3) ‘constellation’ means a group of space objects designed, operated, or coordinated as a single system for a mission, including when deployed through multiple launches, multiple orbital planes, or multiple nominal ‘sub-constellations’ that all together are working together for a common space mission subject to a predefined orbital deployment plan and unified control;

Amendment 30

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point f

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(f) operations that entail the monitoring of space debris;(f) operations that entail the monitoring of the space environment, including active objects;

Amendment 31

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 15 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(15a) ‘SSA service provider’ shall mean any entity which is recognised by the Agency and established in a Member State and offers data or services aimed at enhancing space safety in connection with the detection, tracking and classification of space objects, collision avoidance, orbital data analysis, fragmentation and re-entry of space objects into the atmosphere, space weather events and near-Earth objects;

Amendment 32

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 17

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(17) ‘Union space operator’ means a space operator established in the Union, or controlled by a natural person or a legal person that is a space services provider established in the Union;(17) ‘Union space operator’ means any natural or legal person that exercises effective operational control over a space object or space activity, and that is established in the Union, or is controlled by a natural person or a legal person that is a space services provider established in the Union;

Amendment 33

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 18

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(18) ‘control’ means, for the purposes of point (17), the ability to exercise a decisive influence over a legal entity directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediate legal entities;(18) ‘operational control’ means, for the purposes of point (17), the ability to exercise a decisive influence over a legal entity directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediate legal entities relating to the launch, command, manoeuvring, mission planning, or end of-life disposal of a space object;

Amendment 34

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(25) ‘research and education institution’ means a space services provider which carries out space activities for experimental purposes, whether or not exploiting the results of that research for commercial purposes;(25) ‘research and education institution’ means a space services provider which carries out either space activities for the exclusive purposes of experimental scientific research, or educational activities also encompass scientific research work as one of its main objectives;

Amendment 35

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 31

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(31) ‘launch service’ means a service intended to place a space object in orbit, including launch attempts;(31) ‘launch service’ means a service intended to place a space object in orbit, including launch attempt , re-entry, recovery and reuse of stages;

Amendment 36

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 32

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(32) ‘launch site’ means a location on Earth, that is part of the ground segment of space infrastructure, from which the launch of a space object takes place;(32) ‘launch site’ means a location on Earth, that is part of the ground segment of space infrastructure, from which the launch or landing of a space object takes place;

Amendment 37

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. Union space operators shall not provide space services unless they have obtained in a Member State an authorisation to carry out space activities which demonstrate compliance with the requirements laid down in Title IV, Chapters I to V, as applicable, depending on the category of space operator concerned.1. Space operators shall not provide space services in the Union unless they have obtained in a Member State an authorisation to carry out space activities which demonstrate compliance with the requirements laid down in Title IV, Chapters I to V, depending on the category of space operator concerned.

Amendment 38

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1a. Space services providers that are not operators, shall ensure that any space-based data or services supplied within the Union, originate from space objects that comply with the technical requirements set out in Title IV, Chapter I to V, in line with the responsibility defined in Article 2(4).

Amendment 39

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 – paragraph 1 b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1b. An authorisation shall be issued by the competent authority of the Member State where that applicant intends to operate or respectively from where it intends to launch.

Amendment 40

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. A Member State shall recognise the authorisations issued by another Member State as regards the requirements laid down in Title IV, Chapters I to V.2. A Member State shall recognise the authorisations issued by another Member State as regards the requirements laid down in Title IV, Chapters I to V. The competent authorities of those Member States shall ensure coordination to facilitate their respective authorisation processes and ensure that the authorisation procedure is adapted to the resources of SMEs, including start-ups, and include through clear, predictable timelines for assessment.

Amendment 41

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
An authorisation shall be issued by the competent authority of the Member State in which the applicant is established and, as applicable, by the competent authority of the Member State where that applicant intends to operate or respectively launch, if different from the Member State of establishment.deleted

Amendment 42

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Union space operators intending to have recourse to the space services provided by a third country space operator or an international organisation shall demonstrate to the relevant competent authorities, in their application for authorisation, the registration in URSO of that third country space operator or international organisation, in accordance with Article 17 or Article 18, respectively.When space operators request an authorisation that includes the space services provided by a third country space operator or an international organisation the competent authority shall check that the third country space operator or international organisation is registered in URSO, in accordance with Article 17 or Article 18, respectively.

Amendment 43

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. An applicant shall apply for authorisation to the competent authority referred to in Article 6(3).1. An applicant shall apply for authorisation to the competent authority referred to in Article 6(1b) .

Amendment 44

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
A qualified technical body for space activities shall assess the fulfilment of the requirements laid down in Title IV, Chapters I to V, as applicable, and, within 6 months from the date of receipt of the technical file, shall issue an opinion as regards the compliance of the envisaged space activities with the requirements laid down in Title IV, Chapters I to V, as applicable.A qualified technical body for space activities shall assess the fulfilment of the requirements laid down in Title IV, Chapters I to V, as applicable, and, as soon as possible within the deadline set by the relevant Member State which shall not be longer than 6 months from the date of receipt of the technical file, shall issue an opinion as regards the compliance of the envisaged space activities with the requirements laid down in Title IV, Chapters I to V, as applicable.

Amendment 45

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Competent authorities shall take utmost account of the technical assessment carried out in relation to Title IV, Chapter II, by the qualified technical bodies for space activities, pursuant to Article 8(2), third subparagraph.Competent authorities shall base their decision on the technical assessment carried out in relation to Title IV, Chapter II, by the qualified technical bodies for space activities, pursuant to Article 8(2), third subparagraph.

Amendment 46

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Within 12 months from the date of receipt of the application, the competent authority shall issue the authorisation or reject the application and shall inform the applicant thereof.As soon as possible within the deadline set by the relevant Member State which shall not be longer than 12 months from the date of receipt of the application, the competent authority shall issue the authorisation or reject the application and shall inform the applicant thereof.

Amendment 47

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The deadline shall be suspended until the complete information is provided by the applicant upon request by the competent authority.The deadline may be suspended until the complete information is provided by the applicant upon request by the competent authority but shall not be longer than 12 months from the date of receipt of the application.

Amendment 48

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Member States that intend to make use of the system referred to in paragraph 1, point (a), shall ensure that qualified technical bodies for space activities are established on their territory.Member States that intend to make use of the system referred to in paragraph 1, point (a), shall ensure that the qualified technical bodies for space activities are established within the Union.

Amendment 49

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
For the purposes of carrying out technical assessments on any matters covered by Title IV, Chapters I to V, Member States shall use qualified technical bodies for space activities established in their territory.For the purposes of carrying out technical assessments on any matters covered by Title IV, Chapters I to V, Member States shall use qualified technical bodies for space activities established in their territory or designated by another Member State on its territory.

Amendment 50

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Where the Union space operator intends to carry out a space mission that entails the launch of a satellite constellation, it shall submit to the competent authority an application for a single authorisation covering the launch or, as applicable, the launch and operation, in respect to all satellites that are part of the constellation, provided that all of the following conditions are met:Where the Union space operator intends to carry out a space mission that entails the launch of a satellite constellation, it shall submit to the competent authority an application for a single authorisation covering the launch or, as applicable, the launch and operation, in respect to all satellites that are part of the constellation, provided all satellites due to be launched as part of the space mission in question are identical and perform the same tasks.

Amendment 51

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) all satellites planned to be launched under the respective space mission are identical and perform the same tasks in the same manner;(a) deleted

Amendment 52

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) the launch of all satellites is planned to be carried out through the same launch vehicle and from the same launch site.(b) deleted

Amendment 53

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4. The competent authority shall withdraw the single authorisation when the results of the random inspections establish non-compliance of the satellite with the authorisation requirements.4. The competent authority shall withdraw the single authorisation when the results of the random inspections establish non-compliance of the satellite with the authorisation requirements and may impose a penalty.

Amendment 54

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
5. Where the random inspections referred to in paragraph 3, identify aspects that conflict with the declaration referred to in paragraph 1, second subparagraph, without however amounting to non-compliance, and the assessment of the competent authority, taking into consideration the explanations provided by the Union space operator, find no major risks for the respective space mission, the competent authority may impose a penalty.5. deleted

Amendment 55

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. The conditions for authorisation referred to in Article 6(1) shall be adapted for the Union space operators referred to in paragraphs 2, 3 and 4, as provided for in these paragraphs.1. The conditions for authorisation referred to in Article 6(1) shall be adapted for the Union space operators referred to in paragraphs 2 and 4, as provided for in these paragraphs.

Amendment 56

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. Space operators that are research or education institutions or that carry out research space missions shall comply with the requirements of Title IV, Chapter I, Section 2, as set out in Article 62.2. Space operators that are research or education institutions when carrying out a research or education space mission or that carry out research space missions shall comply with the requirements of Title IV, Chapter I, Section 2, as set out in Article 62.

Amendment 57

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3. Entities applying a simplified risk management shall comply, as regards Title IV, Chapter II, with the provisions of Article 79(1), first subparagraph, only in relation to critical assets and critical functions.3. Entities applying a simplified risk management shall comply, as regards Title IV, Chapter II, with the provisions of Article 79(1), first subparagraph.

Amendment 58

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4. When space operators that are small-sized enterprises or are research or education institutions carry out In-Orbit Demonstration and Validation (IOD/IOV) space missions, they shall be exempted, in relation to Title IV, Chapter III, from the obligation referred to in Article 96(2).4. When space operators that are small-sized enterprises including start-ups or are research or education institutions carry out In-Orbit Demonstration and Validation (IOD/IOV) space missions, they shall be exempted, in relation to Title IV, Chapter III, from the obligation referred to in Article 96(2).

Amendment 59

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Not later than 2 months from the receipt of the proposal of the Agency referred to in paragraph 2, first subparagraph, the Commission shall take a decision on the proposed suspension or withdrawal.Within 30 working days from the receipt of the proposal of the Agency referred to in paragraph 2, first subparagraph, the Commission shall take a decision on the proposed suspension or withdrawal.

Amendment 60

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Third country spacecraft operators shall be subject to the requirements applicable to the Union spacecraft operators laid down in Articles 62, 66, 67, 69 to 73, 75 to 92, and 96 to 100.Third country operators and collision avoidance space services shall be subject to the requirements applicable to Union operators and Union collision avoidance space services providers when they provide space services to the Union.

Amendment 61

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) subscribe to a public or commercial collision avoidance space services provider;(a) subscribe to a certified public or commercial collision avoidance space services provider;

Amendment 62

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. Third country launch operators and third country launch site operators shall be subject to the requirements applicable to the Union launch operators and launch site operators laid down in Articles 61, 75 to 92, and 96 to 100.2. deleted

Amendment 63

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3. Third country ISOS providers shall be subject to the requirements applicable to the Union ISOS providers laid down in Article 101.3. deleted

Amendment 64

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4. Third country collision avoidance space services providers shall be subject to the requirements applicable to the Union collision avoidance space services providers laid down in Articles 102 and 103.4. deleted

Amendment 65

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The Commission shall publish criteria and timetables for reviewing equivalence and template contracts for agreements with intergovernmental organisations pursuant to Articles 107 and 108.
The criteria, timetables and templates shall be adopted as delegated acts in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 113.

Amendment 66

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. Based on a decision by the Commission to allow registration, pursuant to paragraph 5, the Agency shall register in URSO third country space operators that demonstrate compliance with the requirements of Title IV, as set out in Article 16 or Article 15.1. Based on a decision by the Commission to allow registration, pursuant to paragraph 5, the Agency shall register in URSO third country space operators that demonstrate compliance with the requirements of Title IV.

Amendment 67

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1a. In the case of high-risk missions, the Commission may impose additional conditions or on-site checks.

Amendment 68

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Where a derogation has been obtained in accordance with Article 19, third country launch operators shall be registered in URSO based on a decision of the Commission without complying with one or more of the conditions set out in Article 15.deleted

Amendment 69

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
When a derogation has been requested by a Member State to enable a Union space operator to launch with a third country space operator, that third country space operator shall provide evidence of that request to the Agency.When a derogation has been requested by a Member State to enable a Union space operator to launch with a Union space operator, that space operator shall provide evidence of that request to the Agency.

Amendment 70

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4. The Agency shall assess the application for registration and shall notify the third country space operator of the outcome of its preliminary assessment. The Agency shall allow that third country space operator to submit a reasoned statement and to provide additional explanation or evidence.4. The procedure in articles 11, 12, and 13 for assessing and taking a decision regarding the registration shall apply accordingly for third country space service providers.

Amendment 71

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
5. Not later than 5 months from the receipt of the application referred to in paragraph 3, first subparagraph, the Agency shall make a proposal to the Commission to take a decision approving or rejecting the registration in URSO of a third country space operator.5. Not later than 5 months from the notification referred to in paragraph 4, the Agency shall make a proposal to the Commission to take a decision approving or rejecting the registration in URSO of a third country space operator.

Amendment 72

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 6

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
6. The Commission shall take a decision based on the proposal of the Agency referred to in paragraph 5 and shall notify that decision to the third country space operator and to the Agency.6. No later than 90 days after submission of the proposal, the Commission shall take a decision based on the proposal of the Agency referred to in paragraph 5 and shall notify that decision to the third country space operator and to the Agency.

Amendment 73

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
A Member State may request the Commission to adopt a decision allowing the Agency to register a third country launch operator which does not comply with one or more of the conditions referred to in Article 15(2), if the public interest conditions referred to in paragraph 2 are met.A Member State may request the Commission to adopt a decision temporarily exempting a third country launch operator which does not comply with one or more of the conditions referred to in Article 15(2) from the obligation to register with URSO in order to allow it to make a single launch attempt, if the public interest conditions referred to in paragraph 2 are met.

Amendment 74

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
For Union-owned assets, the Commission shall, on its own initiative, assess whether the public interest condition referred to in paragraph 2 is met.For Union-owned assets, the Commission shall assess and consult with Member States to determine whether the conditions referred to in paragraph 2 are met in compliance with the requirements of Regulation 2021/696, Regulation 2023/588 and the [Regulation on the European Competitiveness Fund].

Amendment 75

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. As regards launch services, a Member State shall demonstrate that the launch services provided by a third country launch operator facilitate the access to, and the use of, space, when the following cumulative conditions are met:2. As regards launch services, a Member State shall demonstrate that the launch services provided by a third country launch operator are essential for the access to, and the use of, space, when the following cumulative conditions are met:

Amendment 76

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) no readily available substitute or realistic alternative exist in the Union to the launch services provided by the respective third country launch operator;(a) no available substitute exists in the Union to the launch services provided by the respective third country launch operator to carry out the relevant launch attempt within a reasonable timeframe;

Amendment 77

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ba) the launch services provided by the respective third country launch operator are necessary for the operation of government or EU services.

Amendment 78

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ba) provide the necessary evidence on the adopted mitigation measures;

Amendment 79

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) outline the necessary technical details regarding the space mission concerned;(c) outline the necessary technical details regarding the space mission concerned and provide a risk assessment;

Amendment 80

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The application regarding a third country launch operator shall propose, where possible, alternative mitigating measures to ensure that the objectives pursued by the requirements referred to in Article 15(2), for which a derogation is requested, are achieved or are at least partially achieved.The application regarding a third country launch operator shall propose alternative mitigating measures to ensure that the objectives pursued by the requirements referred to in Article 15(2), for which a derogation is requested, are achieved or are at least partially achieved.

Amendment 81

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4. Upon receipt of the application referred to in paragraph 3, the Commission shall transmit it to the Agency. Within 1 month, the Agency shall issue a technical assessment on the compliance with the requirements laid down in Article 15 not subject to the application for derogation.4. Upon receipt of the application referred to in paragraph 3, the Commission shall transmit it to the Agency. Within 1 month, the Agency shall issue a technical assessment on the compliance with the requirements laid down in Article 15 not subject to the application for a temporary derogation.

Amendment 82

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Within 2 months from the receipt of the technical assessment issued by the Agency pursuant to paragraph 4, the Commission shall, on the basis of that technical assessment, either adopt a decision granting a derogation to the respective third country launch operator, where the Commission concludes that the public interest condition referred to in paragraph 2 is met, or a decision refusing to grant such a derogation where it concludes that that public interest condition is not met.Within 2 months from the receipt of the technical assessment issued by the Agency pursuant to paragraph 4, the Commission shall, on the basis of that technical assessment, either adopt a decision granting a temporary derogation to the respective third country launch operator, where the Commission concludes that the public interest conditions referred to in paragraph 2 is are met, or a decision refusing to grant such a derogation where it concludes that these public interest conditions is are not met. This decision shall be limited to the mission for which it is requested.

Amendment 83

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Those decisions shall be adopted as implementing acts in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 114(2).Those decisions shall be adopted as delegated acts in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 113.

Amendment 84

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 5 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
5a. The decisions referred to in paragraph 5 shall be valid for a single space mission.

Amendment 85

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 6

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
6. When the Commission grants, pursuant to paragraph 5, first subparagraph, a derogation to a third country launch operator, it shall in parallel grant a derogation to the Union space operator using the launch services of the respective third country launch operator.6. deleted

Amendment 86

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 6 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
6a. The Commission shall publish a list of the derogations it has authorised, specifying their duration, applicable conditions and oversight arrangements.

Amendment 87

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The Commission’s assessment shall include objective criteria on governance of the entity, on reciprocal access for Union operators, on the existence of cooperation arrangements with the competent Union authorities, and on compliance with safety, resilience and sustainability standards.

Amendment 88

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Where, upon the assessment referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission concludes to the absence of security risks for the Union or the Member States, the Commission may adopt a decision allowing the respective third country public entity to provide space services or space-based data in the Union.Where, upon the assessment referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission concludes to the absence of risks to the security or strategic autonomy of the Union or the Member States, the Commission may adopt a decision allowing the respective third country public entity to provide space services or space-based data in the Union.

Amendment 89

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The decision referred to in the first subparagraph shall apply until the date when an international agreement concluded with the respective third country takes effect, governing the conditions for a third country public entity to provide space services or space-based data in the Union, or until the date where the Commission has adopted an equivalence decision as regards that third country, whichever is the earliest.The decision referred to in the first subparagraph shall apply until the date when an international agreement concluded with the respective third country takes effect, governing the conditions for a third country public entity to provide space services or space-based data in the Union, or is suspended on the date where the Commission has adopted an equivalence decision as regards that third country for the duration of that decision, whichever is the earliest.

Amendment 90

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The decision referred to in first subparagraph shall be adopted as implementing act in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 114(2).The decision referred to in first subparagraph shall be adopted as delegated act in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 113.

Amendment 91

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Where an emergency or crisis occurs in a Member State, or an incident or attack causes disruption affecting more Member States or the Union institutions, the Commission shall, as soon as possible, on its own initiative, or at the request of the Member State concerned, carry out an assessment.Where an emergency or crisis occurs in a Member State, or an incident or attack causes disruption affecting more Member States or the Union institutions, and there is no readily available substitute or realistic alternative in the Union, the Commission shall, as soon as possible, on its own initiative, or at the request of the Member State concerned, carry out an assessment.

Amendment 92

Proposal for a regulation

Article 22 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. The Agency shall make a proposal to the Commission to suspend or withdraw the registration in URSO of a third country space operator where:1. The Agency or a Member State shall make a proposal to the Commission to suspend or withdraw the registration in URSO of a third country space operator where:

Amendment 93

Proposal for a regulation

Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) based on documented evidence, the Agency establishes that the third country space operator no longer complies with one or several requirements laid down in Article 16 or Article 15, as applicable, and is not able to apply the needed remedies to ensure the continuous compliance thereof;(a) based on documented evidence, the Agency establishes that the third country space operator no longer complies with one or several requirements laid down in Article 16 or Article 15, as applicable, and is not able or willing to apply the needed remedies to ensure the continuous compliance thereof;

Amendment 94

Proposal for a regulation

Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ba) the third country space operator poses a threat to the security or strategic interests of the Union or any of its Member States.

Amendment 95

Proposal for a regulation

Article 22 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Depending on the complexity of the contractual adaptations that may be required, the date of withdrawal of registration shall be no later than 16 months from the date of adoption of the decision of withdrawal.Depending on the complexity of the contractual adaptations that may be required, the date of withdrawal of registration shall be no later than 12 months from the date of adoption of the decision of withdrawal.

Amendment 96

Proposal for a regulation

Article 22 – paragraph 6 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
6a. In the event of suspension or withdrawal in the cases referred to in paragraph 1, points (a) and (b), and before the deadline provided for in paragraph 3 of this article, the Commission and the Agency may cooperate with the authorities of the third country and the relevant space operators, to establish a transition plan to ensure the continuity of essential services in the Union. The Agency shall swiftly update URSO and the Portal to keep users informed and shall provide guidelines for Union operators in respect of contractual adaptations

Amendment 97

Proposal for a regulation

Article 23 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2a. Third country space operators shall notify the name, postal address, email address and telephone number of their legal representative to the competent authority in the Member State or Member States where that legal representative resides or is established and to the Agency. They shall ensure that that information is publicly available, easily accessible, accurate and kept up to date.

Amendment 98

Proposal for a regulation

Article 24 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. The Agency shall set up a Union Register of Space Objects (URSO) for the registration of:1. The Agency shall set up and operate a Union Register of Space Objects (URSO) for the registration of:

Amendment 99

Proposal for a regulation

Article 24 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1a. The Agency shall act as the operational hub consolidating operator applications, technical assessments and compliance checks, ensuring the uniform application of Union baseline standards, while fully preserving Member State authorisation rights.

Amendment 100

Proposal for a regulation

Article 24 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. The Agency shall draw up, update and publish on the URSO website the consolidated lists of all space services providers referred to in paragraph 1.2. The Agency shall draw up, update and publish on the URSO website the consolidated lists of all space services providers referred to in paragraph 1. The Agency shall ensure that URSO is easy to use for operators, in particular SMEs, and compatible with national registers and the international registers provided for by UN conventions and the International Telecommunication Union.

Amendment 101

Proposal for a regulation

Article 25 – paragraph 5 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) the e-certificate shall be based on algorithms to ascertain the integrity of space-based data across its incorporation into subsequent services.(c) the e-certificate shall incorporate technical safeguards to ascertain the integrity of space-based data across its incorporation into subsequent services.

Amendment 102

Proposal for a regulation

Article 26 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. Where space services providers, except for collision avoidance space services providers, provide for the first time, space-based data or space services in the Union, they shall be in possession of the e-certificate referred to in Article 25(1).1. Where space services providers space-based data or space services in the Union, they shall be in possession of the e-certificate referred to in Article 25(1).

Amendment 103

Proposal for a regulation

Article 26 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2a. The Agency shall make available, through the Union Space Labels and related mechanisms, structured access to space datasets enabling data reuse, transparency and interoperability across Union programmes, thereby accelerating EU market uptake.

Amendment 104

Proposal for a regulation

Article 26 – paragraph 2 b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2b. When procuring space services or space data, contracting authorities shall verify the presence of the electronic certificate referred to in Article 25 and may only select an operator if it is subject to the effective supervision set out in this Regulation; they shall further ensure that the critical control and processing functions required are located in the Union and that the operator is not subject to legal or operational control by a third country that could impinge upon security, resilience or compliance with this Regulation.

Amendment 105

Proposal for a regulation

Article 28 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1a. Without prejudice to paragraph 1, the activities and tasks for authorisation, supervision and market surveillance may be performed by one or more designated authorities, in accordance with the organisational needs of the Member State.

Amendment 106

Proposal for a regulation

Article 32 – paragraph 3 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) has an adequate number of personnel for the performance of its tasks.(c) has the adequate expertise, financial and human resources, operational capacity and powers necessary to carry out its tasks.

Amendment 107

Proposal for a regulation

Article 33 – paragraph 5 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
5a. Objections raised pursuant to paragraph 5 shall be justified against the requirements set in article 35 and shall be communicated in writing to the notifying authority and QTB.

Amendment 108

Proposal for a regulation

Article 35 – paragraph 3 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3a. Qualified Technical Bodies shall publish their pricing policies and assessment methodologies on an annual basis. Their fees and charges should be derived from actual costs, be proportionate and sufficient to achieve the policy and technical objectives.

Amendment 109

Proposal for a regulation

Article 37 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. In the event of a restriction, suspension or withdrawal of the notification, or where a qualified technical body for space activities established on the territory of a Member State has ceased its activity, that Member State shall take appropriate steps to transfer the files of that qualified technical body for space activities to another qualified technical body for space activities or, where this is not possible, to the Agency or the international organisation referred to in Article 8(1), point (b).2. In the event of a restriction, suspension or withdrawal of the notification, or where a qualified technical body for space activities established on the territory of a Member State has ceased its activity, that Member State shall take appropriate steps to transfer the files of that qualified technical body for space activities to another qualified technical body for space activities or, where this is not possible, to the Agency or the international organisation referred to in Article 8(1), point (b). The Member State and the Agency shall promptly inform the operators concerned.

Amendment 110

Proposal for a regulation

Article 38 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Member States shall ensure that decisions of qualified technical bodies for space activities can be appealed.Member States shall ensure that decisions of qualified technical bodies for space activities can be appealed. Member States shall ensure that all decisions in respect of QTBs are communicated in writing, and always include the following:
(a) the grounds for the decision taken;
(b) references to the relevant legislation;
(c) the deadline for lodging an appeal; and
(d) the competent authority for the appeals process and details of the appeals procedure;

Amendment 111

Proposal for a regulation

Article 39 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The Commission shall enable appropriate coordination of qualified technical bodies for space activities bodies across the Union, including by setting-up sectoral groups of qualified technical bodies for space activities.The Commission shall enable appropriate coordination of qualified technical bodies for space activities bodies across the Union, including by setting-up sectoral groups of qualified technical bodies for space activities, voluntary consultation networks and the exchange of best practices and technical interpretations.

Amendment 112

Proposal for a regulation

Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ga) set out protocols for integrating SSA data from certified European industrial suppliers into public orbital traffic systems and alert mechanisms in the event of a high-interest event;

Amendment 113

Proposal for a regulation

Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point m a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ma) establish and manage the Space Sector Competitiveness Support Helpdesk;

Amendment 114

Proposal for a regulation

Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point q a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(qa) Assist the competent national authorities afforded competence under Regulation (EU) [reference to the Regulation on the screening of foreign investments in the Union to be added once it has been adopted] and the Commission in the procedures referred to in Article 95a.

Amendment 115

Proposal for a regulation

Article 40 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
By 01.08.2028, the Agency shall submit to the Commission the technical opinions to assist the Commission in the preparation of the delegated acts referred to in Article 113 and of the implementing acts referred to in Article 59(3), first subparagraph, in Article 61(3), first subparagraph, in Article 63(2), in Article 68(2), first subparagraph, in Article 69(2), first subparagraph, in Article 70(3), first subparagraph, in Article 73(4), first subparagraph, in Article 93(8), in Article 96(7), second subparagraph, in Article 97(4), in Article 101(5), first subparagraph, in Article 104(2), and in Article 111(4), first subparagraph.By 01.08.2028, the Agency shall submit to the Commission the technical opinions to assist the Commission in the preparation of the delegated acts referred to this Regulation.

Amendment 116

Proposal for a regulation

Article 40 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2a. When processing data that is subject to restrictions at national or EU level, the Agency shall ensure that such data is accessed and handled in accordance with applicable law.

Amendment 117

Proposal for a regulation

Article 40 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Article 40a
Space Sector Competitiveness Support Helpdesk
1. The Agency shall establish a permanent internal structure known as the ‘Space Sector Competitiveness Support Helpdesk’ (hereinafter ‘the Support Helpdesk’).
The Support Helpdesk shall be operationally distinct from the Agency's supervisory functions to ensure the independence of its supervisory tasks.
2. The Helpdesk shall be a single access point for all relevant support and be integrated with the Information point referred to in article 110 of this Regulation. The primary task of the Support Helpdesk shall be to provide administrative and procedural assistance to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the meaning of Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC, and to educational and research institutions established in the Union.
3. The Support Helpdesk shall be responsible for the following tasks:
(a) advising applicants on the compliance with the administrative and technical requirements of this regulation;
(b) assisting in the drafting and verification of technical documentation, including by providing an online platform with standardised data and step by step guidance on completing the plans and other documents needed to ensure compliance with this regulation;
(c) organizing specific training workshops, audits and regular threat simulation exercises and publishing detailed user guides on regulatory compliance, specifically tailored to the needs of SMEs and educational and research stakeholders;
(d) managing other forms of support, including financial support for the development of the upstream and downstream activities of the qualified entities in the space sector.
4. The assistance provided by the Support Helpdesk shall be of a non-binding advisory nature and shall not prejudge any subsequent assessment or decision by the Agency or the relevant National Competent Authority. The applicant shall remain solely responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of the submitted documentation, and the Agency shall not be held liable for the outcome of the relevant authorization, certification, or other procedures.
5. Member States may designate one national contact points to cooperate with the Support Helpdesk. The national contact points shall offer information and guidance in appropriate national languages on compliance with the requirements of this regulation, facilitate access to the Support Helpdesk, and draw upon national implementation measures where relevant.
6. The assistance provided by the Support Helpdesk under paragraph 3 shall be free of charge. The costs of operating the Support Helpdesk and related activities shall be covered by the Agency from the fees foreseen in article 41 of this regulation and may be supplemented from other appropriate sources.
7. The Agency shall report annually to the Commission on the activities of the Support Helpdesk, based on key performance indicators established by the Agency board, including data on the number of entities assisted and the impact on regulatory compliance rates.

Amendment 118

Proposal for a regulation

Article 41 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. The amount of a fee charged to a space services provider referred to in paragraph 1 shall cover all costs derived from the execution of the tasks set out in this Regulation. The amount shall be proportionate to the turnover of the respective space services provider.2. The amount of a fee charged to a space services provider referred to in paragraph 1 shall cover all costs derived from the execution of the tasks set out in this Regulation. The amount shall be proportionate to the turnover of the respective space services provider, particularly for SME, including start-ups for which appropriate amounts may be applied.

Amendment 119

Proposal for a regulation

Article 43 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2a. The members of the Compliance Board and the technical configurations shall be appointed on the basis of public criteria related to their technical expertise and independence.

Amendment 120

Proposal for a regulation

Article 46 – paragraph 4 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4a. The Commission shall adopt, by means of implementing acts, the Board of Appeal’s rules of procedure, which shall include deadlines for submitting documents, arrangements for hearings and confidentiality rules.
Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 114(2).

Amendment 121

Proposal for a regulation

Article 47 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3. An appeal lodged pursuant to paragraph 1 shall not suspend the application of the decision referred to in that paragraph. The Board of Appeal may however suspend the application of the contested decision if it considers that circumstances so require.3. An appeal lodged pursuant to paragraph 1 shall not suspend the application of the decision referred to in that paragraph. The Board of Appeal may however suspend the application of the contested decision if it considers that circumstances so require. The Board of Appeal shall rule on the suspension within 30 days from the day on which the appeal has been brought against a decision in accordance to Para. 1.

Amendment 122

Proposal for a regulation

Article 48 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Without prejudice to the respective competences of the Union institutions and of Member States, the Agency may, for the purposes of paragraph 1, point (b), after the conclusion of the international agreements referred to in Article 106(1), conclude administrative cooperation arrangements with the relevant authorities of third countries, to enable smooth conduct of inspections where the conditions laid down in Article 52(1) are met.Without prejudice to the respective competences of the Union institutions and of Member States, the Agency may, only where strictly necessary to verify compliance for the purposes of paragraph 1, point (b), after the conclusion of the international agreements referred to in Article 106(1), conclude administrative cooperation arrangements with the relevant authorities of third countries, to facilitate the exchange of compliance-relevant information and, only where conditions laid down in Article 52(1) are met, to enable smooth conduct of inspections.

Amendment 123

Proposal for a regulation

Article 49 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. The Commission and the Agency may require by decision that space services providers referred to in Article 48(1), points (a), (b) and (c), provide any information necessary for the Commission and the Agency to carry out their tasks under this Regulation, including any relevant business documents, audit or incident reports, or information on outsourced activities.1. The Commission and the Agency may require by decision that space services providers referred to in Article 48(1), points (a), (b) and (c), provide any information necessary for the Commission and the Agency to carry out their tasks under this Regulation, including any relevant business documents, audit or incident reports, or information on outsourced activities directly related to the provider’s compliance with this Regulation.

Amendment 124

Proposal for a regulation

Article 52 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. Where the Commission and the Agency cannot fulfil their tasks set out in this Regulation by means of interaction with the legal representatives referred to in Article 23 of the space services providers referred to in Article 48(1), point (b), the Commission and the Agency may carry out on-site inspections at the business premises, land or property of space services providers referred to in Article 48(1), point (b), which are located outside the Union, if all the following conditions are met:1. Where the Commission and the Agency cannot fulfil their tasks set out in this Regulation by means of interaction with the legal representatives referred to in Article 23 of the space services providers referred to in Article 48(1), point (b), the Commission and the Agency may carry out on-site inspections at the business premises, land or property of space services providers referred to in Article 48(1), point (b), which are located outside the Union, if the relevant third country authority has been officially notified by the Agency and raised no objection there to.

Amendment 125

Proposal for a regulation

Article 52 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) the concerned space services provider referred to in Article 48(1), point (b), consents to the conduct of an inspection in a third country; and(a) deleted

Amendment 126

Proposal for a regulation

Article 52 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) the relevant third country authority has been officially notified by the Agency and raised no objection thereto.(b) deleted

Amendment 127

Proposal for a regulation

Article 57 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Article 57a
Monitoring, Evaluation and Review
1. The Commission shall review the application of this Regulation on an triannual basis in order to assess whether any changes are necessary to stimulate the use of satellite data and services within the Union, enhance the socio-economic and environmental benefits associated with such data, and ensure that the best possible use of Union space assets is made.
2. As part of this assessment, following the Agency’s support, guidance and consultation with users and the outcome of the framing of the users’ needs, the Commission shall conduct a “space check” of Union legislation, evaluating whether existing or proposed Union measures sufficiently encourage the uptake, interoperability and reuse of EU space-based data and services across sectors.

Amendment 128

Proposal for a regulation

Article 57 b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Article 57b
Protection of the Union’s Financial Interests
The exercise of powers under this Regulation shall be without prejudice to the powers of the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and the Court of Auditors to carry out administrative investigations, including on-the-spot checks and inspections, in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013. Those powers shall apply to all Union space operators as well as to space services providers established in third countries.

Amendment 129

Proposal for a regulation

Article 58 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The Union launch operator shall submit to the competent authority a Launch Safety Plan in accordance with point 3, of Annex I.The launch operator shall submit to the competent authority a Launch Safety Plan in accordance with point 3, of Annex I.

Amendment 130

Proposal for a regulation

Article 62 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) Article 66, for research spacecraft intended to be placed in an orbit above the limit prescribed in that Article and below 600 km, where:(a) deleted

Amendment 131

Proposal for a regulation

Article 62 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point i

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(i) a trackability system enables a precise positioning of the spacecraft and;(i) deleted

Amendment 132

Proposal for a regulation

Article 62 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point ii

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ii) the relevant space mission documents demonstrated why manoeuvrability capabilities were not retained;(ii) deleted

Amendment 133

Proposal for a regulation

Article 62 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) point 2.3, of Annex IV;(c) deleted

Amendment 134

Proposal for a regulation

Article 62 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. The exceptions referred to in paragraph 1 shall be assessed on a case-by-case basis, by taking into consideration the size and the weight of the spacecraft, and the duration and orbit of the mission.2. The exceptions referred to in paragraph 1 shall be assessed on a case-by-case basis, by taking into consideration the size and the weight of the spacecraft, and the duration and orbit of the mission, and the associated potential risks.

Amendment 135

Proposal for a regulation

Article 62 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2a. The Commission shall issue guidelines for the uniform application of the exceptions referred to in this article.

Amendment 136

Proposal for a regulation

Article 64 – paragraph 3 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) the decision to start the disposal phase and to initiate the end-of-life phase, by providing the relevant information three months in advance from the date of the start of the procedure;(b) the decision to start the disposal phase and to initiate the end-of-life phase, by providing the relevant information two months in advance from the date of the start of the procedure;

Amendment 137

Proposal for a regulation

Article 64 – paragraph 3 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3a. Operators shall be granted access to certified European SSA service providers and CA space service provided by collision avoidance space service providers, regardless of their country of establishment, in accordance with applicable security, contractual and data protection requirements to ensure consistent orbital coverage and risk mitigation.

Amendment 138

Proposal for a regulation

Article 67 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. Union spacecraft operators shall report to the Agency the contact details of their relevant staff in charge of collision avoidance and re-entry activities, for inscription by the Agency into the contact list database established in accordance with paragraph 1.2. Union spacecraft operators shall report to the Agency the contact details of their relevant staff in charge of collision avoidance and re-entry activities, for inscription by the Agency into the contact list database established in accordance with paragraph 1. Operators shall update such information every six months.

Amendment 139

Proposal for a regulation

Article 69 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Union spacecraft operators shall select the orbit based on an analysis taking into account the existing spacecraft and the debris in orbits.Union spacecraft operators shall select the orbit based on an analysis taking into account the existing spacecraft, the risk of collision and the debris in orbits.

Amendment 140

Proposal for a regulation

Article 70 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The Commission may, by means of implementing acts:The Commission shall, by means of implementing acts:

Amendment 141

Proposal for a regulation

Article 71 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. Where a Union spacecraft operator wishes to extend a space mission, that Union spacecraft operator shall submit to the competent authority a request to extend a space mission, at the latest 3 months before the planned end of the concerned space mission.1. Where a Union spacecraft operator wishes to extend a space mission, that Union spacecraft operator shall submit to the competent authority a request to extend a space mission, at the latest 3 months before the planned end of the concerned space mission. Such requests shall be submitted to the competent authority that issued the initial authorisation.

Amendment 142

Proposal for a regulation

Article 78 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2a. Union space operators shall align the organisational structure and responsibilities with Directive (EU) 2022/2555 and Directive (EU) 2022/2557.

Amendment 143

Proposal for a regulation

Article 79 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. Entities subject to the simplified risk management referred to in Article 10(3) shall apply the measures laid down in point 9, of Annex VII, only in relation to critical assets and critical functions, needed to address the risks of:1. Entities subject to the simplified risk management referred to in Article 10(3) shall apply the measures laid down in point 9, of Annex VII, needed to address the risks of:

Amendment 144

Proposal for a regulation

Article 92 – paragraph 3 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3a. Before the Commission grants an exemption pursuant to Article 24 of Regulation (EU) 2021/696 [or Article 69 of the proposed regulation on the European Competitiveness Fund], the Commission shall inform the Agency [or the other entity responsible for consolidation], which may deliver an opinion on whether the decision to grant such is justified and falls within the eligible actions provided for in [Article 67 of the proposed regulation on the European Competitiveness Fund] for Competitiveness in order to remedy that situation. The Commission must take utmost account of the opinion provided by the Agency.

Amendment 145

Proposal for a regulation

Article 93 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. Union space operators shall report to the structure referred to in Article 34(4) of Regulation (EU) 2021/696 significant incidents affecting the Union-owned assets.1. Union space operators shall report to the structure referred to in Article 34(4) of Regulation (EU) 2021/696 significant incidents affecting the Union-owned assets.
Union space operators shall report annually to the structure referred to in Article 34(4) of Regulation (EU) 2021/696 other incidents affecting the Union-owned assets, on an aggregated basis.

Amendment 146

Proposal for a regulation

Article 93 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. Without prejudice to paragraph 3, Union space operators shall report to the competent authorities referred to in Article 28(1) the significant incidents affecting the assets referred to in Article 5, first paragraph, point (21). The competent authorities referred to in Article 28(1) shall in turn transmit a summary of each reported incident to the Agency.2. Without prejudice to paragraph 3, Union space operators shall report annually to the competent authorities referred to in Article 28(1) the other incidents affecting the assets referred to in Article 5, first paragraph, point (21), on an aggregated basis. The competent authorities referred to in Article 28(1) shall in turn transmit a summary of this annual report to the Agency.

Amendment 147

Proposal for a regulation

Article 95 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Article 95a
Oversight of foreign investment in EU space operators
1. EU space operators that are authorised by a competent national authority or that have been allocated funds by the Commission, the Agency or an entity responsible for implementing the EU space programme under Regulation (EU) 2023/588 or [the proposed Regulation on the European Competitiveness Fund] shall inform the Agency when they are the target of a foreign investment filed under [reference to the Regulation on the screening of foreign investments in the Union to be added once it has been adopted].
2. Where appropriate, the Agency shall assist the competent national authority under Regulation (EU) 2019/452 and the European Commission in the investment screening procedure.

Amendment 148

Proposal for a regulation

Article 100 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. The Commission shall make use of the disaggregated datasets referred to in Article 99, exclusively for the purposes of informing policymaking activities, of providing regulatory updates, and for the creation of derived datasets.1. The Commission shall make use of the disaggregated datasets referred to in Article 99, in accordance with obligation of professional secrecy and exclusively for the purposes of informing policymaking activities, of providing regulatory updates, and for the creation of derived datasets.

Amendment 149

Proposal for a regulation

Article 104 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The Commission shall, in accordance with Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012, request one or more European standardisation organisations to draft standards in relation to the following essential requirements:The Commission shall, in accordance with Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012, request one or more European standardisation organisations to draft harmonised standards in relation to the following essential requirements:

Amendment 150

Proposal for a regulation

Article 104 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Where the requirements referred to in paragraph 1 are covered by harmonised standards or parts thereof, the references of which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union, space systems and services that are in conformity with those standards or parts thereof shall be presumed to be in conformity with the essential requirements covered by those standards or parts thereof.

Amendment 151

Proposal for a regulation

Article 104 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
When preparing the standardisation requests referred to in the first subparagraph, the Commission may take into account existing European or international standards in place or under development, to simplify the development of standards, in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012.When preparing the standardisation requests referred to in the first subparagraph, the Commission shall take into account existing European or international standards in place or under development, to facilitate interoperability and simplify the development of standards, and consult with relevant stakeholders, SMEs including start-ups, and the Agency, taking due account of the diversity of operators, mission profiles and system sizes in the Union space sector in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012.

Amendment 152

Proposal for a regulation

Article 104 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. Where the conditions referred to in paragraph 3 are fulfilled, the Commission shall adopt implementing acts establishing common specifications covering the technical requirements which provide the means to comply with the essential requirements referred to in paragraph 1, first subparagraph.2. Where the conditions referred to in paragraph 3 are fulfilled, the Commission may adopt implementing acts establishing common specifications covering the technical requirements which provide the means to comply with the essential requirements referred to in paragraph 1, first subparagraph.
Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 114(2).

Amendment 153

Proposal for a regulation

Article 104 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The implementing acts referred to in paragraph 2 shall be adopted in any of the following cases where the Commission has requested, pursuant to Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012, one or more European standardisation organisations to draft a standard for the essential requirements referred to in paragraph 1, first subparagraph, and one of the following situations occurs:3. The implementing acts referred to in paragraph 2 shall be adopted where the following conditions are fulfilled:

Amendment 154

Proposal for a regulation

Article 104 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) requirements are not covered by harmonised standards, or parts thereof, the references of which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union;(a) there is no harmonised standard covering those requirements the reference of which is published in the Official Journal of the European Union and no such reference is expected to be published within a reasonable period;

Amendment 155

Proposal for a regulation

Article 104 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) requirements are covered by harmonised standards, or parts thereof, the references of which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union, but application of those standards or parts thereof result in non-compliance with the essential requirements, or(b) the Commission has requested, pursuant to Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012, one or more European standardisation organisations to draft or to revise European standards for those requirements, and:
(i) the request has not been accepted by any of the European standardisation organisations to which the request was addressed; or
(ii) the request has been accepted by at least one of the European standardisation organisations to which the request was addressed, but the European standards requested:
(1) are not delivered within the deadline set in the request;
(2) do not comply with the request; or
(3) do not satisfy the requirements they aim to cover.

Amendment 156

Proposal for a regulation

Article 104 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) where the Commission considers that there is a need to address an urgent concern.(c) deleted

Amendment 157

Proposal for a regulation

Article 104 – paragraph 3 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3a. When there is no harmonised standard that enables compliance with the essential requirements set out in Annex II and no reference in the Official Journal of the European Union is expected to be published within a reasonable period, the Commission may, as a last resort, by means of implementing acts, adopt common specifications in order to address an urgent concern with regard to space systems and services, which cannot be adequately mitigated by alternative measures. A situation shall be considered to constitute an urgent concern:
(a) in situations where the internal market emergency mode has been activated pursuant to Article 18 of Regulation (EU) 2024/2747;
(b) when the suspension of cooperation with international standardisation organisations impedes the development of relevant harmonised standards by European standardisation organisations. In such situation the Commission may adopt common specifications only after prior authorisation by the Council.

Amendment 158

Proposal for a regulation

Article 104 – paragraph 3 b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3b. The Commission shall provide the European Parliament, in a timely manner, with all relevant information concerning the implementing acts, including, in particular, details on the drafting process of the implementing act, details on the composition of the expert group supporting the process and details on the timeline.

Amendment 159

Proposal for a regulation

Article 104 – paragraph 3 c (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3c. Before preparing the draft of the implementing act referred to in paragraphs 2 of this Article, the Commission shall inform the committee referred to in Article 22 of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 that it considers that the conditions in paragraphs 2 of this Article are fulfilled.

Amendment 160

Proposal for a regulation

Article 104 – paragraph 3 d (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3d. When preparing the draft of the implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 2, the Commission shall take into account the views of the assigned expert group as well as of any other relevant bodies, and shall duly consult all relevant stakeholders.

Amendment 161

Proposal for a regulation

Article 104 – paragraph 3 e (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3e. Where a harmonised standard is adopted by a European standardisation organisation and proposed to the Commission for the purpose of publishing its reference in the Official Journal of the European Union, the Commission shall assess that standard in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012. When the reference of a harmonised standard is published in the Official Journal of the European Union, the Commission shall repeal or amend the implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a, or parts thereof which cover the same requirements as those covered by that harmonised standard.

Amendment 162

Proposal for a regulation

Article 104 – paragraph 3 f (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3f. When the European Parliament considers that a common specification or parts thereof do not entirely satisfy the essential requirements set out in Article X it shall inform the Commission thereof by submitting a detailed explanation. The Commission shall assess that detailed explanation and may, where appropriate, amend the implementing act establishing the common specification in question.

Amendment 163

Proposal for a regulation

Article 105 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. The Commission may adopt, on the basis of a detailed assessment, an equivalence decision, by means of implementing acts, in accordance with Article 114(2), stating that the legal and supervisory framework of a third country ensures that the third country space operators established in that third country comply with legally binding requirements that are equivalent to the requirements laid down in this Regulation and are subject to an effective supervision and enforcement in that third country.1. The Commission may adopt, on the basis of a detailed assessment, an equivalence decision, by means of a delegated act, in accordance with Article 113, stating that the legal and supervisory framework of a third country ensures that the third country space operators established in that third country comply with legally binding requirements that are equivalent to the requirements laid down in this Regulation and are subject to an effective supervision and enforcement in that third country.

Amendment 164

Proposal for a regulation

Article 105 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1a. The equivalence decision referred to in paragraph 1 shall be valid for a period not exceeding 3 years. It may be renewed once for a maximum of 2 years.

Amendment 165

Proposal for a regulation

Article 105 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
A decision shall specify whether it is granted for a definite period.A decision shall specify its duration and expiry date.

Amendment 166

Proposal for a regulation

Article 105 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Where the legal and supervisory framework of a third country ceases to be equivalent, the Commission shall repeal the equivalence decision concerned.Where the legal and supervisory framework of a third country ceases to be equivalent or the agreements referred to in paragraph 5 are no longer complied with, the Commission shall repeal the equivalence decision concerned before the expiry date referred to in paragraph 3.

Amendment 167

Proposal for a regulation

Article 105 – paragraph 6 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
6a. If a Member State identifies an imbalance or a risk to the EU’s technological sovereignty caused by the legal and supervisory framework of a third country that has been recognised as equivalent under paragraph 1, it shall provide a report detailing the issue and refer the matter to the Commission. The Commission shall then conduct an assessment, in cooperation with the Agency, and if necessary review or repeal the decision, as set out in paragraph 6, within two months.

Amendment 168

Proposal for a regulation

Article 106 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. The Union may conclude agreements for cooperation with third countries on matters covered by this Regulation, in particular for:1. The Union may conclude cooperation and mutual recognition agreements with third countries on matters covered by this Regulation, in particular for:

Amendment 169

Proposal for a regulation

Article 106 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) facilitating the mutual recognition of rules on matters covered by this Regulation;(a) mutual recognition of rules on matters covered by this Regulation;

Amendment 170

Proposal for a regulation

Article 106 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) facilitating the mutual recognition of technical assessments carried out by qualified technical bodies for space activities and by relevant authorities and technical bodies of third countries;(b) mutual recognition of technical assessments carried out by qualified technical bodies for space activities and by relevant authorities and technical bodies of third countries;

Amendment 171

Proposal for a regulation

Article 106 – paragraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionUnchanged text included in the compromise
(c) setting out the details and procedures for the derogation for launch services referred to in Article 19;(c) setting out the details and procedures for the derogation for launch services referred to in Article 19;

Amendment 172

Proposal for a regulation

Article 109 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ba) provide a single access point for all relevant support dedicated to small and medium-sized enterprises, educational and research institutions through the Support Helpdesk referred in article 40a.

Amendment 173

Proposal for a regulation

Article 109 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ba) the provision of the support services of the Support Helpdesk referred to in Article 40a.

Amendment 174

Proposal for a regulation

Article 109 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3. The Commission shall fund:3. The Commission shall fund the development of standards for launcher neutralizers;

Amendment 175

Proposal for a regulation

Article 109 – paragraph 3 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) the development of standards for launcher neutralizers;(a) deleted

Amendment 176

Proposal for a regulation

Article 109 – paragraph 3 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) the provision of vouchers to support the participation of space operators to coaching programmes aimed at offsetting part of costs incurred with the implementation of the requirements laid down in Article 96(2).(b) deleted

Amendment 177

Proposal for a regulation

Article 110 – paragraph 2 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) assist space operators in the implementation of this Regulation;(a) assist space operators in the implementation of this Regulation, with priority afforded to space operators that are small and medium-sized enterprises;

Amendment 178

Proposal for a regulation

Article 110 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(aa) support the activities of the Support Helpdesk refered to in Article 40a.

Amendment 179

Proposal for a regulation

Article 111 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2a. For the purposes of determining the requirements set out in points (b), (c), (d) and (g) referred to in paragraph 2, the following elements shall be taken into account:
(a) the most significant environmental impacts, in particular the impact on climate change, the impact on nature and biodiversity, energy and resource consumption, generation of waste, emissions to all environmental media, pollution through physical effects and use and release of hazardous substances;
(b) the substitution of hazardous substances by safer substances, as such or via the use of alternative materials or designs, wherever it is technically feasible;
(c) the potential to reduce environmental impacts due to durability and reusability of products;
(d) the net environmental balance between the environmental benefits and burdens, including health and safety aspects, at the various life stages of the products;
(e) where appropriate, social and ethical aspects, e.g. by making reference to related international conventions and agreements such as relevant ILO standards and codes of conduct;

Amendment 180

Proposal for a regulation

Article 111 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(aa) criteria to determine the protection levels referred to in paragraph 3;

Amendment 181

Proposal for a regulation

Article 112 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3. Based on the Agency’s assessment, the Commission shall decide, by means of implementing acts, on the applications.3. Based on the Agency’s assessment, the Commission shall decide, by means of implementing acts, on the applications, in accordance with the criteria set out in Article 111, with a view to making the Union space label an incentive for access to Union funding.

Amendment 182

Proposal for a regulation

Article 116 – paragraph 3 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3a. No later than 1 January 2032, and every three years thereafter, the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the thresholds set out in Articles 5(3), (4) and (5) defining what constitutes respectively a ‘constellation’, ‘mega-constellation’ and ‘giga-constellation’ and shall, if necessary, submit a proposal to update those thresholds.

Amendment 183

Proposal for a regulation

Annex VII – point 1 – point 1.2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1.2. Union space operators applying a simplified risk management shall cover the key lifecycle stages referred to in Article 76(4), first subparagraph only in relation to critical assets and critical functions referred to in Article 79(1), first subparagraph.1.2. Union space operators applying a simplified risk management shall cover the key lifecycle stages referred to in Article 76(4), first subparagraph.

Amendment 184

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IX – point 1 – point 1.14

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1.14. A qualified technical body for space activities shall operate in accordance with fair and reasonable terms and conditions, in particular taking into account the interests of SMEs in relation to fees.1.14. A qualified technical body for space activities shall operate in accordance with fair and reasonable terms and conditions, in particular taking into account the interests of SMEs, including start-ups in relation to fees.
Annex: declaration of input 4 paragraphs

Pursuant to Article 8 of Annex I to the Rules of Procedure, the rapporteur for opinion declares that he included in his opinion input on matters pertaining to the subject of the file that he received, in the preparation of the opinion, from the following interest representatives falling within the scope of the Interinstitutional Agreement on a mandatory transparency register, or from the following representatives of public authorities of third countries, including their diplomatic missions and embassies:

1. Interest representatives falling within the scope of the Interinstitutional Agreement on a mandatory transparency register
ASD-Eurospace
Eutelsat
Global Satellite Operators Association
ARIANEGROUP
OHB
Alliance NewSpace France
Agence spatiale européenne
2. Representatives of public authorities of third countries, including their diplomatic missions and embassies

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Procedure pages

How the committees handled the text, and how their members voted on it.

Procedure – committee asked for opinion 1 paragraph
TitleSafety, resilience and sustainability of space activities in the Union
ReferencesCOM(2025)0335 – C10-0128/2025 – 2025/0335(COD)
Committee(s) responsible Date announced in plenaryITRE 8.9.2025
Opinion by Date announced in plenaryIMCO 8.9.2025
Rapporteur for opinion Date appointedFrançois Kalfon 30.9.2025
Discussed in committee3.12.202527.1.2026
Date adopted24.3.2026
Result of final vote+: –: 0:33 2 11
Final vote by roll call by the committee asked for opinion 3 paragraphs

33 · For

EPP
Peter Agius, Pablo Arias Echeverría, Wouter Beke, Christian Doleschal, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Sophia Kircher, Arba Kokalari, Andreas Schwab, Tomislav Sokol, Dimitris Tsiodras, Marion Walsmann, Tomáš Zdechovský
Renew
Sandro Gozi, Svenja Hahn, Anna-Maja Henriksson, Nikola Minchev, Yvan Verougstraete
S&D
Alex Agius Saliba, Marc Angel, Biljana Borzan, Adnan Dibrani, Maria Grapini, Maria Guzenina, Marina Kaljurand, Idoia Mendia, Christel Schaldemose, Georgia Tramacere
The Left
Leila Chaibi, Hanna Gedin
Greens
Anna Cavazzini, David Cormand, Katrin Langensiepen, Kim Van Sparrentak

2 · Against

ESN
Arno Bausemer, Volker Schnurrbusch

11 · Abstained

ECR
Stefano Cavedagna, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Piotr Müller, Denis Nesci, Reinis Pozņaks, Ivaylo Valchev
Patriots
Tamás Deutsch, Elisabeth Dieringer, Klara Dostalova, Jorge Martín Frías, Ernő Schaller-Baross