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Written question asked by Chi Onwurah (Labour) on Friday, 20 October 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 October 2023 (named day). It was answered by George Freeman (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 October 2023 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.


Space Technology: North East

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to support the space sector in the North East of England.

Answer

This year the UK Space Agency has awarded £335,000 funding to the North East space cluster, including to the North East Centre of Excellence in Satellite Applications, which is unlocking new opportunities in the North East and to date has helped to secure £12m investment into the region.

The UK Space Agency has also invested £5.7 million into Northumbria University since 2020 through its National Space Innovation Programme to develop the world’s first commercially available laser-based satellite communication system.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
203682
Session
2022-23
Subjects
North East Space technology
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk