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U.S. Warns Europe’s Space Act Could Burden Companies

11/20/2025

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Scott Woodard, consul general at the U.S. Consulate in Hamburg, warned that the draft European Space Act could burden U.S. companies.
The U.S. State Department submitted comments on Nov. 4 seeking clarity on implementation and mutual recognition.
The European Commission is reviewing feedback and aims for a revised draft by December, with a potential vote in summer 2026.
The United Kingdom and Liechtenstein are also assessing compliance costs.

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Scott Woodard, consul general at the U.S. Consulate in Hamburg, warned that the draft European Space Act could burden U.S. companies.
The U.S. State Department submitted comments on Nov. 4 seeking clarity on implementation and mutual recognition.
The European Commission is reviewing feedback and aims for a revised draft by December, with a potential vote in summer 2026.
The United Kingdom and Liechtenstein are also assessing compliance costs.