Article 12

Examination by the Agency

1. Within 6 months from the date of the notification referred to in Article 11(3), third subparagraph, the Agency shall examine, pursuant to Article 43(1), point (a), the application for authorisation, by assessing whether the applicant:

(a) possesses all the necessary reliability, capability and expertise to carry out space activities;

(b) ensures compliance with the requirements laid down in this Regulation and as applicable with any specific requirements needed by the implementation of the space mission, in the context of the Space Programme referred to in Regulation

(EU) 2021/696 or Regulation (EU) 2023/588, for which an application for authorisation is submitted;

(c) does not pose a threat to the public order, the safety of persons and property and to public health in the Union. The Agency shall adopt a fully reasoned decision proposing to the Commission to issue or refuse an authorisation, based on the technical assessment to assess compliance carried out in accordance with Article 43(1), point (a). The Agency shall notify its decision to the Commission immediately.

2. Within 30 working days of receipt of the decision of the Agency referred to in paragraph 1, second subparagraph, the Commission shall take a decision to issue or refuse the authorisation and shall notify it to the applicant immediately. The decision shall take effect upon its notification to the applicant. The Commission shall issue an authorisation only where the applicant meets the requirements referred to in paragraph 1, first subparagraph.

3. The Agency shall register without delay in URSO the Union space operators authorised in accordance with this Chapter.

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