Unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) in the EU Space Law and detection capabilities

Question for written answer E-001572/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Fabio De Masi (NI)

In 2023, the Commission - on behalf of President von der Leyen and Commissioner Gabriel - acknowledged the importance of enhancing detection capabilities for objects in the near-Earth space environment, partly to better identify UAP[1].

Can the Commission clarify how it intends to honour its previously stated intention to enhance UAP detection capabilities in the space domain, and explain why no reference to UAP has been included in the ongoing development of the EU Space Law?

Submitted: 17.4.2025

• [1] https://www.asktheeu.org/request/ufouapuctunknown_unidentified_cr_3/response/48762/attach/5/UFO%20UAP%20EC%20reply.pdf?cookie_passthrough=1