Recommendation 4

To ensure the long-term success and competitiveness of launch sites in Scotland’s space sector, we urge the UK Government to incorporate space funding within its broader economic growth ambitions. This must go beyond ad hoc funding and reflect a sustained, strategic commitment—providing the clarity, confidence, and stability that the industry needs to scale capabilities and attract international customers. A clear signal of long-term government support will not only level the playing field with better-funded European counterparts but also position the UK as a serious contender in the global launch sector. (Recommendation, Paragraph 39) 39