Written question asked by James Naish (Labour) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Chris McDonald (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade.
Space Technology
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what discussions his Department has had with international partners on the regulation of space-based light reflection technologies; and whether the UK plans to raise concerns about such technologies at the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space.
- Answer
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The UK Government engages internationally through a range of fora, including the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, to help develop guidelines and governance structures that meet the needs of the modern space age. This work includes international engagement on matters such as sustainability and the protection of dark and quiet skies for astronomy and scientific observation.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 22252
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Space technology
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- 2026-09-08 18:32:43 +0100
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