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Recommendation 10
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The Government and the UK space sector have made significant steps towards developing a UK...
Recommendation
The Government and the UK space sector have made significant steps towards developing a UK launch capability, with the establishment of a horizontal launch site at Spaceport Cornwall and two vertical launch sites: SaxaVord Spaceport on Unst in Shetland and Space Hub Sutherland. Although spaceports have taken different financing approaches, we commend the UK Space Agency (UKSA) for the funding it has provided for the establishment of spaceports and launch systems and recognise that the development of the UK space sector would not have been possible without these initial injections of public funding. Having said this, further investment may be required to ensure that the UK launch sector is successful and sustainable. The Government should continue to examine where further and continued funding may be required to secure the success of the UK launch industry.
Government Response Summary
The UK Space Agency is currently developing Phase Two of the programme (subject to HM Treasury approval), which will build on Phase One to support a commercially sustainable UK launch capability.
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Government Response
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HM Government
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Government Response: UK space strategy and UK satellite infrastructure 7 The UK Space Agency is currently developing Phase Two of the programme (subject to HM Treasury approval), which will build on Phase One to support a commercially sustainable UK launch capability. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is also considering where further government support may be required over the longer term, following the conclusion of Phase Two, to ensure a successful UK launch industry that delivers growth to the economy.