House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Consultation on draft Spaceflight Regulations
01 September 2020 · Department for Transport
Proposed by Rachel Maclean Con Redditch
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Key points
- Consultation on draft Spaceflight Regulations published under the Space Industry Act 2018
- Responses to the consultation are requested by October 21, 2020
- The government aims to establish a regulatory framework for safe and sustainable commercial spaceflight activities
Issue summary
This statement discusses the publication of a consultation on draft regulations under the Space Industry Act 2018, seeking views on commercial spaceflight regulation in the UK.
Action requested
The government is requesting responses to the consultation by October 21, 2020, and will publish its response thereafter. The aim is to establish a regulatory framework that supports safe and sustainable commercial spaceflight activities from UK spaceports.
Key facts
- Consultation on draft Space Industry Regulations published.
- Government aims for UK's share of global market to reach 10 per cent by 2030.
- First UK-based launches expected during early 2020s.
- Draft regulations aim to license commercial launch operations from UK spaceports.
- Civil Aviation Authority will regulate all Space Industry Act 2018 functions and in-orbit activities under the Outer Space Act 1986.
- Deadline for responses to consultation is Wednesday, October 21st, 2020.
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