Written question asked by Lord Risby (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 March 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 10 April 2026. It was answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra (Labour) on Friday, 10 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
Spaceflight
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government whether a UK-made rocket being launched from a licensed UK spaceport in 2026 is still a priority for the Government.
- Answer
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The Government’s priority is to secure assured access to space for the United Kingdom.
The Government is supporting the development of an operational UK spaceport and a competitive launch market. SaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland is Europe’s first licensed vertical launch site and is expecting multiple launches in 2026.
We will work with launch companies that can meet our assured access objectives to develop reliable, secure, and commercially competitive access to space. We will also develop and strengthen existing partnerships with our NATO and European allies.
Secondary information
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- Written question
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- HL16011
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Spaceflight
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