2nd STM subgroup 1 meeting: STM subgroup 1 kicks off work on aggregating civilian and military STM requirements
On 3 October 2024, DG DEFIS and EEAS hosted the 2nd meeting of STM subgroup 1 on civilian and military STM requirements. DG DEFIS and EEAS presented the replies of STM subgroup 1 to three reflective STM questions. This kicked off the work on gathering civilian and military STM requirements and aimed at getting a comprehensive overview of what is needed to make sure that the EU approach on STM works for both civilian and military EU space operators.
Based on the replies received, DG DEFIS and EEAS then presented a first draft list of possible categories to structure the aggregated civilian and military STM requirements. In the ensuing exchange of views, participants confirmed that the presented categories adequately capture relevant priority areas with a particular focus on rules and guidelines, operational procedures, and data-sharing.
Lastly, participants learned about an ongoing study on a ‘Rules of the Road’ standard outlining standardised guidelines to manage space traffic.
Background
STM subgroup 1, co-chaired by DG DEFIS and EEAS, gathers representatives from EU and Norwegian civilian space operators and the European Defence Agency aggregating the views of EU military operators. STM subgroup 1 helps implement the first avenue on “assessing STM requirements and impacts for the EU” of the Joint Communication on an EU approach to STM.
More information
To find out about activities and meetings of the STM main group and subgroups, go to Space Traffic Management stakeholder mechanism (europa.eu).
Supporting Material
JOINT COMMUNICATION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL An EU Approach for Space Traffic Management An EU contribution addressing a global challenge
An EU Approach for Space Traffic Management
The EU approach on Space Traffic Management (STM) proposed by the Commission and the High Representative therefore aims at keeping space operations safe, space orbits usable, and space accessible for decades to come while ensuring and further fostering the competitiveness of the EU space industry.
EU Space Surveillance and Tracking (EU SST) is the cornerstone of EU STM strategy. EU SST fosters innovation and supports European industrial capabilities for strategic autonomy. The EU Industry and Start-ups Forum on STM (EISF) unites stakeholders to define R&D priorities.