Environmental Footprint
Calculate and declare your mission’s environmental impact.
The EU Space Act introduces mandatory Environmental Footprint Declarations (EFD) following the Annex III methodology. Caelex provides lifecycle assessment tools, emission calculators, and automated declaration generation — including the delayed 2032 deadline for light-regime operators.
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What this module does
Annex III Calculator
Step-by-step calculator following the EU Space Act’s Annex III methodology for environmental footprint assessment.
Lifecycle Assessment
Full lifecycle analysis from manufacturing through launch, operations, and disposal — covering all emission categories.
Supplier Data Collection
Automated supplier outreach to collect upstream emission data for your supply chain footprint calculation.
Declaration Generator
One-click generation of compliant Environmental Footprint Declarations ready for NCA submission.
What the assessment includes
Auto-generated compliance documents
What we automate for you
Pre-filled emission factors from EU reference databases
Automated supplier data request workflows
Annual recalculation reminders
Comparison against sector benchmarks
See if this module applies to you
Take the free compliance assessment to find out which modules are relevant to your operation.
Frequently Asked Questions — Environmental Footprint
What is an Environmental Footprint Declaration?+
The EFD (Art. 96-100) requires operators to declare the environmental impact of their space activities, including lifecycle assessment of the spacecraft, atmospheric pollution from launch and re-entry, and light pollution from satellite constellations.
When is the EFD deadline?+
The Environmental Footprint Declaration requirement takes effect December 31, 2031, as part of the EU Space Act implementation timeline.
Does the EFD apply to all operators?+
The EFD applies to all operators under the standard regime. Operators in the light regime (small enterprises, research institutions) may have simplified requirements.
Related EU Space Act Resources
EU Space Act Overview
Comprehensive overview of the EU Space Act (COM(2025) 335) and its 119 articles.
Authorization & Licensing
Navigate the authorization process for space operations in the EU.
Debris Mitigation
Meet debris mitigation requirements under the EU Space Act.
Insurance & Liability
Third-party liability coverage and financial guarantees for space operators.
EU Space Act Assessment
Free assessment to determine which articles apply to your operations.