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To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what steps he is taking to protect and enhance UK sovereign capability to design and build satellites.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what steps he is taking to protect and enhance UK sovereign capability to design and build satellites.
Through the UK Space Strategy, Government is investing £7.8 billion in the UK space sector to 2029/30, including £2.8 billion in satellite communications to strengthen and scale UK satellite manufacturing and capabilities. Programmes including ESA ARTES, Moonlight and C-LEO will support UK firms to develop and commercialise satellite technologies, strengthen supply chains and secure opportunities in future satellite constellations. The Government is also taking a more interventionist approach to the sector, using grants, procurement and other targeted interventions to support strategically important UK space companies and enhance the UK's ability to design, build and operate satellites, building on our successful heritage in this area.
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of updating equivalent power flux density limits on (a) satellite broadband connectivity in rural areas and (b) competition among providers of rural broadband services.
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of updating equivalent power flux density limits on (a) satellite broadband connectivity in rural areas and (b) competition among providers of rural broadband services.
The Government recognises the importance of satellite connectivity, including in rural areas, and is assessing the available technical evidence on EPFD limits and their potential implications for spectrum use, broadband connectivity and competition between providers.
The Department regularly engages with Ofcom on international spectrum matters, including EPFD studies being undertaken in ITU-R Working Party 4A and preparations for WRC-27. These discussions will help inform the UK's position in international negotiations on satellite spectrum.
The UK’s approach to discussions on all spectrum matters, including equivalent power flux density (EPFD) limits is evidence-based and informed by broader strategic objectives, including economic growth, innovation, connectivity, resilience and national security.
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions her Department has had with Ofcom about the UK's position on satellite spectrum rules prior to the International Telecommunication Union World Radiocommunication Conference 2027 and associated working party meetings.
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions her Department has had with Ofcom about the UK's position on satellite spectrum rules prior to the International Telecommunication Union World Radiocommunication Conference 2027 and associated working party meetings.
The Government recognises the importance of satellite connectivity, including in rural areas, and is assessing the available technical evidence on EPFD limits and their potential implications for spectrum use, broadband connectivity and competition between providers.
The Department regularly engages with Ofcom on international spectrum matters, including EPFD studies being undertaken in ITU-R Working Party 4A and preparations for WRC-27. These discussions will help inform the UK's position in international negotiations on satellite spectrum.
The UK’s approach to discussions on all spectrum matters, including equivalent power flux density (EPFD) limits is evidence-based and informed by broader strategic objectives, including economic growth, innovation, connectivity, resilience and national security.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 11 September 2026 to Question 27063 on Aerospace Industry: Finance, what progress his Department has made in the development of radiation-hard devices for satellites and spacecraft for military applications.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 11 September 2026 to Question 27063 on Aerospace Industry: Finance, what progress his Department has made in the development of radiation-hard devices for satellites and spacecraft for military applications.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what investment has he made in UK companies developing radiation-hard devices for satellites and spacecraft.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what investment has he made in UK companies developing radiation-hard devices for satellites and spacecraft.
The UKSA has invested in a range of protection and mitigation methods that place UK as world-leaders in a number of radiation hardening technologies.
Strategic multi-million investment over a number of years in IQE in Wales alone has enabled the UK to build naturally radiation tolerant Gallium Nitride (GaN) epitaxy for space microchips and wrest the European reliance on single-point foreign market dominance. This is a crucial element of a new, emerging high-value chain for the UK to exploit.
Many other technologies are developing cutting-edge technologies from inductive shielding and novel material development to radiation screening technologies for Commercial-Off-The-Shelf components and exploration of the use of diamond in microchips in space.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, with reference to the UK Space Agency press release entitled UK invests in homegrown space tech to boost national resilience, published on 20 July 2026, what recent discussions his Department has had with UK satellite manufacturers on the...
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, with reference to the UK Space Agency press release entitled UK invests in homegrown space tech to boost national resilience, published on 20 July 2026, what recent discussions his Department has had with UK satellite manufacturers on the...
Programme teams within the UK Space Agency meet regularly with companies from across the space sector. Discussions can include future business planning and opportunities but are always bounded by the fact that most of our funding opportunities are run as competitions and specific proposals cannot be discussed once a funding call is open. Looking to the future, the Government will strengthen our domestic supply chain and support high-skilled jobs and innovation by using its procurement power. This will mean refocusing our grant programmes for businesses to enable fewer, higher-value awards aligned with our priorities.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, SKYNET 6 (aka FBLOS), following the publication of the Defence Investment Plan what is the scale of the disparity between the programme’s scope and...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, SKYNET 6 (aka FBLOS), following the publication of the Defence Investment Plan what is the scale of the disparity between the programme’s scope and...
The SKYNET 6 programme’s scope and budget are aligned for the duration of the current Parliament. Balance of investment assessments will continue to be made throughout the life SKYNET as operational requirements, threat assessments and priorities change.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact on aviation safety posed by orbital reflector satellites.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact on aviation safety posed by orbital reflector satellites.
There is currently no evidence to suggest that orbital reflector satellites pose a material risk to UK aviation safety. The Government continues to assess emerging technologies that may affect the safety of UK aviation operations.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential environmental and astronomical effects of orbital reflector satellites.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential environmental and astronomical effects of orbital reflector satellites.
The UK, to date, has commissioned three studies related to the impacts of satellite brightness and potential mitigations. The findings from these studies, alongside discussions in international forums such as the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS), help inform policy discussions on how to successfully address the balance between accessing vital services in space and minimising the impact on scientific research and the environment.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment the Department has made of the potential impact of orbital mirror constellations on astronomical observation and light pollution in the UK, and whether the Government is taking any steps, through international space regulatory bodies, to establish...
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment the Department has made of the potential impact of orbital mirror constellations on astronomical observation and light pollution in the UK, and whether the Government is taking any steps, through international space regulatory bodies, to establish...
The UK Government has funded three studies to date and 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.
Digital sovereignty is the agency a country or organisation has to shape, use and maintain its digital world. How sovereign is the UK, and should sovereignty be increased?
Digital sovereignty is the agency a country or organisation has to shape, use and maintain its digital world. How sovereign is the UK, and should sovereignty be increased?
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 83, for what reason did he not proceed with the SKYNET 6 Narrowband Satellite System.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 83, for what reason did he not proceed with the SKYNET 6 Narrowband Satellite System.
A decision was taken to reprioritise elements of the SKYNET programme to ensure continued delivery of assured and resilient satellite communications, focusing investment on capabilities that offer the greatest benefit and deliverability within the available resources/timeframe. Opportunities will be sought to exploit emerging technologies and a range of nationally separable, allied collaborative and commercial solutions will be investigated to meet future capability requirements.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 83, what investment in ‘space as a service’ options does he intend to make.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 83, what investment in ‘space as a service’ options does he intend to make.
The Defence Investment Plan states that the Department will utilise modern technology through different procurement routes, including investment in “space as a service” options alongside allies, to support future space capabilities. The Department is exploring a range of options across the Own, Collaborate and Access framework, ensuring that future capability decisions deliver the operational outcomes required by Defence while providing value for money for the taxpayer. The Department will continue to keep its requirements under review as part of the development of future space capabilities.
Lords motion to take note of the report of the UK Engagement with Space Committee on The Space Economy: Act Now or Lose Out (HL 190 2024-26). Agreed to on question.
Lords motion to take note of the report of the UK Engagement with Space Committee on The Space Economy: Act Now or Lose Out (HL 190 2024-26). Agreed to on question.
My Lords, it is with great pride that I introduce this debate on the report The Space Economy: Act Now or Lose Out. The title was chosen to capture the urgency with which the committee believes government and others should act. I am sure this overarching message will be reinforced...
My Lords, it is with great pride that I introduce this debate on the report The Space Economy: Act Now or Lose Out. The title was chosen to capture the urgency with which the committee believes government and others should act. I am sure this overarching message will be reinforced...
My Lords, I congratulate the committee on an excellent report, which is a magisterial review of the issues in space policy that also brings out the opportunities for us. I declare an interest as chair of SaxaVord spaceport, which has already been referred to. Before that, as chair of the...
My Lords, I congratulate the committee on an excellent report, which is a magisterial review of the issues in space policy that also brings out the opportunities for us. I declare an interest as chair of SaxaVord spaceport, which has already been referred to. Before that, as chair of the...
My Lords, it was a privilege to be a member of the UK Engagement with Space Committee, served so well by its two clerks, Sabrina Asghar and Steph Coulter, and expertly chaired by the noble Baroness, Lady of Ashton of Upholland. I realised that she was going to be a...
My Lords, it was a privilege to be a member of the UK Engagement with Space Committee, served so well by its two clerks, Sabrina Asghar and Steph Coulter, and expertly chaired by the noble Baroness, Lady of Ashton of Upholland. I realised that she was going to be a...
My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Ashton of Upholland, and the whole committee for this extremely enthusiastic report. I suspect I will be taking a different perspective from every other speaker in this debate because I am going to start from down here on solid earth—a planet that...
My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Ashton of Upholland, and the whole committee for this extremely enthusiastic report. I suspect I will be taking a different perspective from every other speaker in this debate because I am going to start from down here on solid earth—a planet that...
My Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the noble Baroness and to participate in this debate, as indeed it was a pleasure to be part of the committee under the superb chairmanship of the noble Baroness, Lady Ashton. We are able to say that, for a sessional committee,...
My Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the noble Baroness and to participate in this debate, as indeed it was a pleasure to be part of the committee under the superb chairmanship of the noble Baroness, Lady Ashton. We are able to say that, for a sessional committee,...