Source · Select Committees · Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Recommendation 4
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Secure ongoing international airspace agreements to facilitate smoother complex UK space launches
Recommendation
Due to the complex nature of conducting launches from the UK, where many countries’ airspace is involved, it is not surprising to hear that this has been a challenge for both launch companies and the Civil Aviation Authority. The Department for Transport and the Civil Aviation Authority should continue their work to create ongoing agreements with the necessary nations on the use of the airspace to ensure that this process proceeds more smoothly in the future. (Paragraph 30) Supporting the UK launch industry
Government Response Summary
The government response describes an upcoming meeting of the Space Sector Industry Forum, which doesn't directly address the recommendation to create ongoing agreements with necessary nations on airspace use.
Government Response
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HM Government
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The first Space Sector Industry Forum meeting is due to take place on 9 October 2023. These senior-level meetings, co-chaired by Minister George Freeman and the Chair of UKSpace, will bring together industry and academia to input advice to government on collective strategic issues facing the sector and respond to government initiatives, including the sector’s long-term vision.