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UK Space Strategy
08 September 2026
Lead MP
Chris McDonald
Debate Type
General Debate
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DefenceEconomyCommunity SecurityScience & TechnologyBusiness & Trade
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Chris McDonald raised concerns about uk space strategy in the House of Commons. A government minister responded. Other MPs also contributed.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
The UK Space Strategy has been published and laid before Parliament, focusing on a One Government approach to space. It aims to deliver priority outcomes in defence, national security, and economic growth, backed by £7.8 billion of funding. The strategy builds upon the Government’s Modern Industrial Strategy’s approach to reindustrialising the UK, aiming to deliver good growth in every postcode. It aligns activity across government to provide a coherent and prioritised portfolio for delivery into the 2030s. The strategy will enable the UK to become a more competitive and agile space power, better able to innovate and shape outcomes in a rapidly evolving domain. The strategy includes clear commitments to prioritise investment in capabilities where the UK can generate the greatest benefit across defence, national security, and growth.
Chris McDonald
Lab
Glasgow Kelvin
The UK Space Strategy has been published, focusing on a One Government approach to space, delivering priority outcomes in defence, national security, and economic growth, backed by £7.8 billion of funding. It aims to deliver good growth in every postcode, aligning activity across government to provide a coherent and prioritised portfolio for delivery into the 2030s. The strategy will enable the UK to become a more competitive and agile space power, better able to innovate and shape outcomes in a rapidly evolving domain.
Government Response
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Government Response
I wish to inform the House of the publication of the UK Space Strategy, which has been laid before Parliament. Building on the aims of the 2025 Industrial Strategy and Strategic Defence Review, it sets out a One Government approach to space focused on delivering priority outcomes in defence, national security and economic growth, backed by £7.8 billion of funding. The strategy builds upon the Government’s Modern Industrial Strategy’s approach to reindustrialising the UK and delivering good growth in every postcode across the UK. It aligns activity across government to provide a coherent and prioritised portfolio for delivery into the 2030s. It will enable the UK to become a more competitive, agile space power, better able to innovate and shape outcomes in a rapidly evolving domain.
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