blending operationmeans a blending operation as defined in Article 2, point (27), of Regulation (EU) 2021/696.
EUCImeans EU classified information or EUCI as defined in Article 2, point (25), of Regulation (EU) 2021/696;
EuroQCImeans an interconnected space, ground and terrestrial infrastructure integrated into the secure connectivity system, using quantum-based technology;
payloadmeans equipment carried by a spacecraft for the performance of a particular mission in space;
sensitive non-classified informationmeans sensitive non-classified information as defined in Article 2, point (26), of Regulation (EU) 2021/696;
space debrismeans space debris as defined in Article 2, point (4), of Regulation (EU) 2021/696;
space ecosystemmeans a network of interacting undertakings operating in value chains in the space sector, from the smallest start-ups to the largest undertakings, encompassing the upstream and downstream segments of the space market;
spacecraftmeans a spacecraft as defined in Article 2, point (1), of Regulation (EU) 2021/696;
the Agencymeans the European Union Agency for the Space Programme established by Regulation (EU) 2021/696;