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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Business Update

15 January 2020 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Proposed by Chris Skidmore Con Kingswood

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK Space Agency is launching a competition for young individuals aged 11 to 22 to submit ideas on how satellites can benefit society.
  • The competition offers a total prize fund of 50,000 for the best ideas.
  • Entries to the competition are due by March 3, 2020.

Issue summary

The statement discusses a UK Space Agency initiative aimed at encouraging young people to develop satellite-based ideas that could benefit society.

Action requested

The minister announces a £50,000 competition for individuals aged between 11 and 22 years old to submit ideas on how satellites can improve life on Earth. Entries are due by March 3, 2020.

Key facts

  • The UK Space Agency is offering a share of £50,000.
  • Satellite services support industrial sectors worth £300 billion to the UK economy.
  • The competition is open to individuals aged between 11 and 22 years old.
  • Entries are due by 3 March 2020.
  • Winners will pitch their ideas to a panel of industry experts.
  • The government aims to establish a National Space Council and develop a UK Space Strategy.
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