Source · Select Committees · Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Recommendation 31
31
Acknowledged
If the UK is to address the space skills shortage it is currently facing, then...
Conclusion
If the UK is to address the space skills shortage it is currently facing, then it will need to inspire future generations to take up a career in space. Although the UK Space Agency has programmes in place that are seeking to do this, we believe there is a disconnect between what the UK space sector does and how the wider population perceives it. Most associate space with space exploration and may not associate it with the range of vital services that it provides. The UK Space Agency should ensure that its “inspiration” programme addresses the breadth of the UK’s activities in space and uses local role models who reflect this. (Paragraph 146) Conclusions and next steps for the National Space Strategy
Government Response Summary
The government states its commitment to delivering the National Space Strategy through the UKSA Corporate Plan and acknowledges the importance of engaging with industry to shape space sector policy.
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Government is committed to delivering the National Space Strategy. Through the UKSA Corporate Plan 2022–25, additional information has been set out regarding the Agency’s approach to programme design to deliver government’s priorities. This included further detail on how budgets have been allocated within UKSA. Alongside this DSIT has taken other steps, such as the publication of our Plan for Space Sustainability, in addition to the Defence Space Strategy and the Joint Doctrine Publication have been published by the Ministry of Defence. support the National Space Strategy and will continue to do so. Such industry engagement has been crucial in helping shape proposals for developing space sector policy and identifying the UK’s civil space capability needs which the Government intends to publish in in early 2023, alongside a broader update on progress.