Update of Swiss space policy and development of a national legal framework for space activities

In view of national and international developments in the space sector, the Federal Council decided on 16 February to update Switzerland's space policy and draw up a draft bill on space activities. The space sector is considered to be a growing sector with promising prospects for the future. An updated space policy will serve as a compass for Switzerland's future actions in this sector. The space sector has changed significantly in recent years. The use of space applications has become part of everyday life in government, industry and society, resulting in increased dependence on these applications. The number of public and private stakeholders is also growing, as is the number of Swiss stakeholders, whose space activities are becoming increasingly important. In light of these developments, it has become necessary to update the Swiss space policy of 2008.