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U.S. Slams EU Space Act as Unfair to Firms

11/6/2025

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The United States opposes the European Union's proposed Space Act, citing unfair regulatory burdens.
The U.S. State Department says the act targets U.S. firms due to their size and success.
The EU draft aims to improve safety, resilience, and sustainability in space operations.
The United States contends the draft, now under debate in the EU Parliament, creates non-tariff barriers and could hinder collaboration in space exploration and debris mitigation.

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The United States opposes the European Union's proposed Space Act, citing unfair regulatory burdens.
The U.S. State Department says the act targets U.S. firms due to their size and success.
The EU draft aims to improve safety, resilience, and sustainability in space operations.
The United States contends the draft, now under debate in the EU Parliament, creates non-tariff barriers and could hinder collaboration in space exploration and debris mitigation.