Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 42364

Satellites: Regulation

Tabled: 28 March 2025

Answered: 7 April 2025

Question

Damien Egan

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing stricter regulations on UK-licenced satellite operators to ensure the safe deorbiting of satellites at the end o

Answer

Chris Bryant

The Government is taking forward a wide package of space regulatory reforms to drive growth and innovation, which includes working to ensure a safe, secure and sustainable space environment. As part of this work, the UK Space Agency is undertaking researc...

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