The Statement is not legally binding. Its implementation relies on the good faith of its signatories. There are no consequences, nor penalties if a signatory does not adhere to the principles set out in the Statement.

ESA does not check on the companies signing the Statement. The companies wishing to sign contact us explaining why the statement is important to them and how it fits in their engagement. It is for each company to make that assessment, not for ESA.

The Statement, as it was drafted, does not exclude non-European entities. So far only European companies and space agencies have signed (except Planet, but we are exchanging with the European part of the company).