Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 126553

Astronomy and Space: Research

Tabled: 13 April 2026
Answered: 21 April 2026

Question

Mark Pritchard

ConservativeThe Wrekin

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to ensure continued funding for astronomical and space science research.

Answer

Kanishka Narayan
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has committed a record £58.5 billion investment in R&D over the next 4 years. This includes £38.6 billion allocated to UKRI.The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) within UKRI i...

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