Written question asked by Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 15 March 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 March 2023 (named day). It was answered by George Freeman (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 March 2023 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
Spaceflight
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, when he expects the bidders’ conference for the Space Flight 2 Programme to take place.
- Answer
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The Government is committed to becoming the leading provider of commercial small satellite launch in Europe by 2030, as set out in the National Space Strategy.
Further vertical launches are planned from Scotland as part of phase one of the Spaceflight Programme. The UK Space Agency is also currently developing phase two of the programme, which will seek to further ensure an effective UK launch capability, subject to business case approval. Further engagement with industry will proceed once approval has been secured.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 166155
- Session
- 2022-23
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Spaceflight
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