An Evolving Engagement of the EU Agency for the Space Program in Space Security

The EU Space Programme integrates security and defence considerations, marking a significant transformation in the Union’s strategic posture and strategic autonomy, reducing dependence on non-EU space systems and ensuring uninterrupted access to critical space-based services. At the heart of this evolution lies the European Union Space Programme and European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA). EUSPA has a central role in the operational management of the EU Space Programme, and a pivotal role in the space security of the EU space assets while supporting the emergence of safety and security-related applications. This article provides and overview of the evolving role of the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) in space security.