Written question asked by Charlie Dewhirst (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 February 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 March 2025. It was answered by Chris Bryant (Labour) on Monday, 10 March 2025 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
Astrophysics and Space Debris
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, which government departments and agencies are responsible for (a) civil contingency planning, (b) warning and (c) mitigation in relation to (i) Near-Earth Objects and (ii) space debris.
- Answer
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The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is responsible for civil contingency planning, warning and mitigation in relation to Near-Earth Objects and space debris.
Risks associated with these events are considered as part of the national risk assessment process and proportionate mitigation activity identified. Risks are published in the National Risk Register.
Contingency planning and event warnings are delivered through the UK Space Agency (UKSA) and the National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC).
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 34457
- Session
- 2024-26
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Emergencies Astrophysics Space debris
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- 2025-09-05 17:57:39 +0100
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