Article 8

Technical assessments

1. When setting-up the authorisation systems, Member States shall determine whether the technical assessments are to be carried out by:

(a) qualified technical bodies for space activities;

(b) international organisations with specific technical expertise in matters covered by this Regulation;

(c) the Agency;

(d) combining the options referred to in points (a), (b) and (c).

2. Member States that intend to make use of the system referred to in paragraph 1, point (a), shall ensure that qualified technical bodies for space activities are established on their territory.
For the purposes of carrying out technical assessments on any matters covered by Title IV, Chapters I to V, Member States shall use qualified technical bodies for space activities established in their territory. Member States shall ensure that the competent authority established pursuant to Article 8(1), of Directive 2022/2555 shall be competent for carrying out the technical assessment on matters covered by Title IV, Chapter II, in respect to Union space operators, excluding when operating assets referred to in Article 5, first paragraph, point (20).

3. Space services providers referred to in paragraph 1, point (b), which provide technical assessment activities shall meet the requirements laid down in Title III, Chapter I, Section 3. Member States that make use of the system referred to in paragraph 1, point (b), shall ensure judicial enforcement of the obligation referred to in the first subparagraph.

4. Member States shall notify to the Commission their choice pursuant to paragraph 1 and any changes thereof.

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