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EU space industrial policy - EUR-Lex
EU space industrial policy - EUR-Lex
EU space industrial policy - EUR-Lex
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EU space industrial policy
At the dawn of the new millennium, Europe needs to establish a comprehensive European Space Policy in order to take advantage of the economic and strategic benefits of space for its citizens. This document from the European Commission is a major step towards defining the European Space Policy.
ACT
Communication from the Commission of 28 February 2013: EU Space industrial policy: Releasing the potential for economic growth in the space sector.[COM(2013)108 final - not published in the Official Journal]
SUMMARY
Many of the systems and services that are today essential for Europeans' well-being and security depend directly or indirectly on space. They rely on space technologies when using their mobile phones, making financial transactions, taking a plane, watching the weather forecast or looking for the nearest restaurant using car navigation system. Space has become part of their daily lives. The Commission therefore proposes a new space policy to meet the challenges of today's world.
Europe's space industry is a driver for growth and innovation and a highly strategic sector, helping citizens face both societal challenges and create innovative technologies and services.
Commercial and innovation challenges:
To address these challenges, Europe should achieve technological non-dependence, security of supply and maintain independent access to space.
The new space communication identifies the main challenges the European space industry faces and proposes a series of measures to help it become more competitive at global level.
A press release summarises the key points of the communication.
REFERRED DOCUMENTS
Communication from the Commission of 26 April 2007 on the European Space Policy [COM(2007) 212 final - Not published in the Official Journal].
Last updated: 21.01.2014