This chapter examines the substantive legal rules established in Greece’s 2017 Space Law (Law no 4508/2017), which provide a comprehensive and structured framework for regulating space activities conducted under Greek jurisdiction. Section 5.1 defines the law’s territorial, personal, and material scope, clarifying key terms such as “space activity”, “space object” and “operator,” ensuring alignment with international space law and providing the basis for its application. Section 5.2 details the authorization process, emphasizing adherence to legal, technical, and environmental standards, and elaborates on rules governing the supervision, transfer, and termination of space activities to ensure operational compliance. Section 5.3 examines risk management in space operations, addressing ex-ante obligations like reporting, as well as ex-post liability and compensation mechanisms, including provisions for unauthorized activities and transitional measures to mitigate risks. Section 5.4 focuses on tracking, registering, and recovering space objects, outlining responsibilities to maintain national registries, notify the UN competent authority, and manage re-entry processes, with an emphasis on safety, regulatory clarity, and international collaboration. Collectively, the law strengthens Greece’s regulatory framework, fostering compliance with global standards while promoting secure and sustainable space governance.
Greek Legislation on Space Activities
Spa. Soc.
2025-02-26
81 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English