Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 72343

Space Technology

Tabled: 29 August 2025

Answered: 8 September 2025

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential merits of increasing the overall capability of the National Space Operations Centre.

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones

The National Space Operations Centre acts as a central hub for UK Space Domain Awareness operations, working in collaboration with UK Space Agency and Met Office. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is investing in research and improving the UK's ability to mon...

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