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UK space strategy and UK satellite infrastructure

Inquiry

The UK space sector holds great potential, generating an income of £14.8 billion annually according to the Government’s Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy. Nevertheless, it has been suggested that the UK’s approach to space policy requires a rethink. Further, investment in UK lags behind that of other nations such as France and Italy, who spend between five and ten times more on their national space sectors.

The Government has established a new National Space Council as a Cabinet Committee and has promised to publish a new UK Space Strategy. The Government has made steps to improve its satellite infrastructure through the joint acquisition of OneWeb and the completion of consultations relating to the legislation required to allow spaceflight (including satellite launch) in the UK.

A coordinated approach to supporting the UK’s thriving space sector must also be viewed through the lens of recovery from the impacts of covid-19 and the UK’s departure from the European Union. The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee is conducting an inquiry into a new UK Space Strategy and UK Satellite Infrastructure.

Work news

Time is running out’ for UK Government to translate space launch ambitions into reality

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee publishes UK space strategy and UK satellite infrastructure: reviewing the licencing regime for launch report

Fast-growing UK space industry needs Government coherence and investment

Science and Technology Committee publishes report on UK space strategy and UK satellite infrastructure

4 November 2022

MPs request clarity on Government’s approach to Position, Navigation and Timing

Chair of the Science and Technology Committee writes to Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Science and Technology Committee holds two evidence sessions on space and innovation

The evidence sessions will take place in London and Glasgow.

3 February 2022

UK space strategy and UK satellite infrastructure examined

Science and Technology Committee scrutinise the successes and failures of space strategies in other countries

Science and Technology committee holds evidence session on satellites

The Science and Technology Committee questions satellite industry figures.

2 December 2021

MPs examine UK space strategy and UK satellite infrastructure

Science and Technology Committee explores the progress being made towards having UK launch capability

11 November 2021

Committee to hold first evidence session into UK space strategy and UK satellite infrastructure

Committee to hold the first evidence session as part of its inquiry into UK space strategy and UK satellite infrastructure.

29 October 2021

UK Space Strategy and UK Satellite Infrastructure inquiry launched

Science and Technology Committee investigates the infrastructure, skills and investment required for an effective UK space strategy

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Email: commonssitc@parliament.uk
Phone: 020 7219 5023 (general enquiries) |020 7219 0731 (media enquiries)
Address: Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA