TAMPA, Fla. — Europe is expected to publish a draft law by the end of June to overhaul the regulation of space services, introducing unified rules for companies operating in or selling to the European market.

The Space Act comes as the European Union ramps up space sovereignty efforts amid shifting geopolitical winds, including through ReArm Europe, a more than $900 billion increase in defense spending to reduce reliance on the United States.

While details of the incoming law remain under wraps, legal experts anticipate a move away from voluntary guidance toward binding obligations in key areas such as space sustainability, safety, resilience and security.

“This would be a substantial change from the recent international emphasis on voluntary codes of practice and similar measures,” sai

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