Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 39041
Spaceflight
Tabled: 18 March 2025
Answered: 27 March 2025
Question
James Cartlidge
Conservative — South Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has made a recent assessment of the potential merits of constructing a UK-based space launch facility.
Answer
Maria EagleThe European demand for satellite launches up to 2033 is forecast to be worth $50 billion. Capturing even 2% of this would bring around $1 billion in revenues for the UK economy. Positioning the UK with growing launch capabilities is a key part of our amb...
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