Why now
The rules are arriving.
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Jul 2026United States
The FCC adopts a semi-annual conjunction report for satellite operators.
FCC 26-47, adopted 22 Jul 2026. Effective date not yet announced.
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1 Dec 2026United Kingdom
Tiered liability for new licences: £50m, £20m or £0, set by security and sustainability evidence (collision-avoidance conduct is not yet a criterion).
UK government response, updated 8 Sep 2026. Licence applications from 1 Dec 2026.
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2030European Union
The proposed EU Space Act makes collision avoidance and end-of-life disposal plans binding.
European Commission proposal COM(2025) 335, June 2025. In negotiation; proposed to apply from 1 January 2030.
Operators must prove how they manage collision risk. We produce the evidence.