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Rockets and Satellites

Thursday 3 February 2022 · 2 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ministerial legislation has been passed to support space flight and satellite launches from UK soil.
  • The Department has awarded 40 million in grants to develop space launch capability.
  • The Government aim to review and modernize regulations to support the UK's growing space industry.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Jerome Mayhew Con Broadland and Fakenham
Science & Technology
Context

No specific background provided, but the question relates to recent steps taken for UK rocket and satellite launches.

Question

What recent steps has he taken to support the launch of rockets and satellites from UK soil?

Answer from Robert Courts

My Department has passed legislation paving the way for space flight and satellite launches from UK soil, and we have already awarded £40 million of grants to kick-start capability.

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Q2 Jerome Mayhew Con Broadland and Fakenham
Context

The MP discussed with Gravitilab, a Broadland company aiming to provide microgravity testing and space access services in Norfolk. The ambition is for start-up companies to operate within the UK's regulatory environment.

Question

I recently discussed the current rocket launch environment with Gravitilab...will my hon. Friend ensure that our regulatory regime recognises and encourages start-up companies and is made responsive to that fast-rising sector?

Answer from Robert Courts

I gladly join my hon. Friend in celebrating the growing success of Gravitilab... The Government have put in place the most modern space flight legislation in the world. We will continue to review it to ensure that it meets the needs of the UK's entire space industry.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific commitment to reviewing regulations for small companies was not explicitly addressed, only a general statement about ongoing review.

How: Under Review

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