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Written question asked by John Healey (Labour) on Thursday, 20 May 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 May 2021. It was answered by James Heappey (Conservative) on Friday, 28 May 2021 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Spaceflight: Military Bases

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, where the UK’s military spaceports will be based.

Answer

Defence continues to work with partners across Government, including with the UK Space Agency, to fulfil the Government's ambition to become a meaningful space player. We are supporting the UK Space Agency's Spaceflight Programme which aims to establish commercial vertical and horizontal small satellite launch from UK spaceports from 2022. There is currently no plan for the Government to own any spaceports.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4524
Session
2021-22
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Military bases Spaceflight
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk