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Seventh Report - UK space strategy and UK satellite infrastructure: reviewing the licencing regime for launch
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
HC 1717
Published 14 July 2023
Recommendations
3
Acknowledged
Convene regulatory bodies to streamline space launch licensing through consistent information and parallel processes
Recommendation
Following the initial launch attempt, it is clear that there are streamlining improvements that should be made to ensure that the regulatory processes leading up to launch are best aligned. The Government should convene all of the regulatory bodies involved …
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Government Response Summary
The government is undertaking targeted reviews of the space sector regulatory environment to incorporate lessons learned from the first UK launch, and the UK Space Agency has begun implementing changes based on identified lessons, with a summary to be published soon.
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
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