The European Union is currently laying the foundations for a new space law to regulate satellites and space traffic. UAP Coalition Netherlands warns that ignoring Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) is a missed opportunity for both security and science in Europe.
While major powers like the US, China, and France have already integrated UAP into their policies, EU-wide legislation is lagging behind. The ESA is also showing more openness; director Josef Aschbacher asked rather that the subject deserves more attention.
Opportunities for science and technology: According to UAPCNL, existing infrastructure, such as ESA's systems for space debris and the Izana-2 Laser station, can be used effectively for UAP monitoring. This offers unique opportunities for:
- Safety: Better protection of satellites and astronauts.
- Innovation: Development of AI and smart sensors for anomaly detection.
- Data: Transparent collection of scientific data.
Our policy proposals to the EU: In our official contribution We call for the EU Space Act:
- Explicit recognition: Inclusion of UAP in the legal texts.
- Reporting obligation: Obligation for operators to report unidentified phenomena.
- Synergy: Use of existing monitoring systems for UAP detection.
- Transparency: Central data collection without the hindering effect of stigma.
