Written question asked by Chi Onwurah (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 September 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 September 2021. It was answered by George Freeman (Conservative) on Friday, 24 September 2021 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
OneWeb: Satellites
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what plans he has for Oneweb to provide the UK’s own sovereign satellite navigation system; and what assessment he has made of the adequacy of a low-earth orbit system to provide satellite navigation services.
- Answer
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The Government’s investment was not predicated on OneWeb’s ability to provide PNT services. Future generations of OneWeb satellites may have the ability to enhance the resilience of a sovereign UK PNT system, together with terrestrial options.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 50012
- Session
- 2021-22
- Subjects
- Satellites OneWeb
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- 2022-03-04 09:16:30 +0000
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