Recommendation 21

Responsibility for space policy and regulation is currently spread across multiple government departments, which leads to unclear roles. Companies within the sector are having to coordinate with multiple government 42 departments, often with limited communication or coordination between them. This is unnecessarily hindering progress within the sector. Despite the UK’s ambition to lead in launch, the lack of clearly defined roles in and around government seems a significant barrier to growth. While the Government has acknowledged this challenge and committed to a cross- governmental approach through the implementation of the Strategic Defence Review’s recommendation, urgent action is needed to turn this commitment into well-coordinated governance. A more streamlined and clearer structure is essential to provide industry the clarity and confidence it needs to excel. (Conclusion, Paragraph 102)