| Author (Corporate) | European Commission |
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| Series Details | JOIN (2022) 4 |
| Publication Date | 15/02/2022 |
| Content Type | Policy-making |
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Summary: Joint Communication published by the European Commission and EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on 15 February 2022, establishing a common approach for Space Traffic Management (STM). Further information: The increase in the number of satellites in orbit due to new developments in reusable launchers, small satellites and private initiatives in space, has also increased the risks facing the resilience and safety of space assets belonging to the European Union (EU) and its Member States. It has become important to preserve the long-term viability of space activities by ensuring that space remains a safe, secure and sustainable environment. This makes Space Traffic Management a priority public policy issue. STM can be defined as the means and rules to access, conduct activities in, and return from outer space safely, sustainably and securely. The objective of this Joint Communication is to lay out a concrete EU approach on STM for a safe, sustainable and secure use of space, preserving EU interests in full compliance with the respective competences of the European Union and its Member States. The approach focuses on four elements:
The Joint Communication was published on 15 February 2022 as part of a so-called Space Package. |
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https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=JOIN:2022:4:FIN
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| Subject Categories | Culture, Education and Research, Security and Defence |
| Subject Tags | Space | Astronomy |
| International Organisations | European Union [EU] |
