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EU Space Act

The European Commission proposed an EU Space Act to replace fragmentation with a common European framework for the safety, resilience and sustainability of space activities.

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  1. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “We are bringing the first EU Space Act to the launchpad!”

    Von der Leyen announces the first EU Space Act is coming to the launchpad and highlights it will make skies safer and protect satellites.

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    We are bringing the first EU Space Act to the launchpad! It will make the skies safer, protect our satellites, and strengthen our space economy. We are getting ready for the next era of space innovation. Faster, smarter and cleaner.

    On introducing the first EU Space Act.

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  2. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    Von der Leyen highlights Europe's Copernicus system aids wildfire and disaster response globally

    Von der Leyen notes satellite data helps track fires and direct emergency support and highlights Copernicus supports responses to floods and tracks climate change.

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    “Check against delivery!” Merci beaucoup cher Emmanuel pour cette impression, Sophie est géniale et sympa. Dear President, cher Emmanuel, Ladies and gentlemen, Thank you for bringing us together in this extraordinary Grand Palais. It was built at the turn of the last century to showcase the innovations transforming the world. I cannot think of a better place for today's summit. We are discussing the innovations taking place now above us, in our orbits and beyond. Because since the turn of this century, space-based capabilities have transformed our daily lives. They connect us across continents. Guide us wherever we go. And help us understand our nature and how it is changing. Europe has been at the heart of this transformation. We see that in the capabilities we have built together – and in the difference, they make to people's lives. This summer, as emergency teams across Europe and...

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