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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Space Industrial Plan

07 March 2024 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Proposed by Andrew Griffith Con Arundel and South Downs

Business & TradeScience & Technology

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK government launches the Space Industrial Plan to support growth and resilience in the space sector.
  • The Space Industrial Plan outlines five national space capability goals agreed upon by the National Space Council.
  • Copies of the Space Industrial Plan will be placed in both Houses' libraries and made available on gov.uk.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the launch of the UK government's Space Industrial Plan to support growth and resilience in the space sector.

Action requested

The minister announces the publication of the Space Industrial Plan, outlining five national space capability goals agreed by the National Space Council and setting clear missions for addressing long-term challenges. Copies will be placed in both Houses' libraries and made available on gov.uk.

Key facts

  • The UK is ranked as the best place to do business amongst large European nations.
  • The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology celebrated its one-year anniversary.
  • National Space Strategy was published in July 2023.
  • Five national space capability goals have been agreed by the National Space Council.
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