Unlocking commercial spaceflight for the UK

Space has become one of the UK's fastest growing sectors, trebling in size since 2010 and the UK will soon have the capabilities needed to launch small commercial satellites into space.  Government investment in R&D is driving forward innovation in this sector, and increased engagement between the UK Space Agency and the wider industry is encouraging collaboration from outside of this traditionally closed market.

Rapid development of the sector is anticipated and over time will contribute to building a low-carbon, climate resilient future, digitising and transforming industry and services and boosting the effectiveness of sovereign security.