During the SmallSat Europe event, held on May 27, 2026, representatives from the European space industry expressed significant concerns regarding the EU Space Act.
Panelists highlighted that the act's bureaucratic and rigid framework could lead to delays, potentially hindering innovation and responsiveness in the sector.
Legal experts echoed these sentiments, warning that the act might pose challenges to the competitiveness of the European space industry in a rapidly evolving global market.