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Written question asked by Damien Egan (Labour) on Monday, 10 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 March 2025. It was answered by Chris Bryant (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 March 2025 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.


Spaceflight: South West

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment his Department has made of the potential economic impact of the UK’s commercial spaceflight programme on the South West of England.

Answer

The South West of England is an important part of the UK's spaceflight ecosystem, being home to the UK's first licensed and operational spaceport, Spaceport Cornwall in Newquay. The establishment of the spaceport has been instrumental in catalysing the growth of the Cornwall Space Cluster, which has created high-skilled jobs and facilitated collaboration and innovation in the UK’s space ecosystem.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
36812
Session
2024-26
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Economic situation South West Spaceflight
Link
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