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Written question asked by Saqib Bhatti (Conservative) on Monday, 22 July 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 July 2024. It was answered by Chris Bryant (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 July 2024 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.


Spaceflight

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what his planned timetable is for the next launch from a UK spaceport.

Answer

The next UK launch will be delivered by Rocket Factory Augsburg from SaxaVord Spaceport in Scotland later this year. This will be the first vertical launch from the UK and will be a significant step for the UK space sector. Several UK spaceports are now in, or close to being, in operation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1044
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Spaceflight
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk