What Happened
London Invests in Domestic Space Capabilities and International Cooperation
The UK Government has published its new Space Strategy, outlining a vision to be a competitive space power with GBP 7.8m in funding through 2030. The strategy focuses on seven space domains, with satellite communications, space-domain awareness, in-orbit servicing, and assured access to space as accelerated priorities. This development comes as the European Union pushes for greater sovereignty in space, with the International Space Summit discussing key issues such as orbital debris and launch capacity. The UK’s approach emphasizes government investment in the private space industry and domestic control over certain space-based services, as reported by Covington & Burling LLP.