What Happened
London Invests in Satellite Security and Defense Capabilities
The UK government has unveiled a national space strategy, investing $10.6 billion through 2030 in defense, satellite security, and space surveillance. The plan prioritizes secure satellite communications, space control, and independent access to orbit, replacing the 2021 National Space Strategy. Key allocations include $1.2 billion for space control and $3.8 billion for satellite connectivity, with additional funding for launch capacity, in-orbit technology, and space science missions. This development was reported by an unknown source.