Recommendation 3

However, it is clear that the UK is falling behind its European counterparts in terms of public investment, leaving Scottish spaceports at a competitive disadvantage in a fast-moving global market. Without sustained backing from the Government—particularly in infrastructure—Scotland risks missing a generational opportunity to lead in space launch. To fully realise this potential, the UK Government needs to go further and faster. The Government must move beyond cursory support and commit to long-term coordinated investment that matches the ambition and momentum already demonstrated by the sector. (Conclusion, Paragraph 38)