Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 26471

Space Technology: Northern Ireland

Tabled: 27 January 2025

Answered: 3 February 2025

Question

Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the space craft sector in Northern Ireland.

Answer

Maria Eagle

The Ministry of Defence recognises the significance of Northern Ireland’s growing impact to the UK – and global – space sectors, and we welcome the recent announcement of European Space Agency’s €862 million contract with Thales Alenia Space, whose propul...

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