Article 111

Union Space Labelling Schemes

1. The Commission shall develop a Union Space Label Framework to promote enhanced voluntary adherence to high standards of protection of space activities. The Union Space Label Framework shall be composed of Union Labelling schemes as referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3.

2. A Union Space Labelling Scheme shall establish the detailed requirements to:

(a) limit the risks associated to space debris;

(b) improve the safety and sustainability of space objects in orbit, the safety of aircraft in flight, or the safety of persons and property on ground when carrying out space activities;

(c) reduce the light pollution of spacecraft;

(d) reduce the radio pollution of spacecraft;

(e) safeguard the resilience of space infrastructure, in particular as regards critical assets and the resilience of the supply chain;

(f) enable in space operations and services;

(g) contribute to reducing the environmental impacts of carrying out space activities.

3. Following a request by the Commission, the Agency shall prepare a candidate scheme, or propose an update of an existing Union Space Labelling Scheme. A Union Space Labelling Scheme may specify one or more of the following protection levels for the specific space missions, services or products that it covers: ‘basic’, ‘substantial’ or ‘high’. In such a case, it shall ensure that the specified protection level is commensurate with the level of protection associated with the requirements laid down in the respective Union Space Labelling Scheme.

4. The Commission shall adopt by means of implementing acts:

(a) a template for the elements of the Union Space Label Scheme, including their duration;

(b) Union Space Labelling Schemes based on the candidate scheme or updates of an existing Union space Labelling Scheme. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 114(2).

5. The Agency shall maintain a dedicated website providing updated information on, and publicising, the Union Space Labelling Schemes and the Union Space Labels.

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