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EU Opens Consultation on Space Sector Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules
Life Cycle Assessment (ISO 14040/14044)European Commission, Defence Industry and SpaceEU
Announced
Oct 15, 2025
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The European Commission has opened a public consultation on the first draft of Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCR) for the space sector. The PEFCR methodology is based on ISO 14040/14044 Life Cycle Assessment standards and provides the framework for measuring environmental impacts of space activities. Space companies and interested stakeholders are invited to review and provide feedback on the draft rules, which will shape the European framework for measuring impacts and environmental footprint of space activities.
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EU Opens Consultation on Space Sector Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules
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