Consultation outcome

Draft policy proposals for exempting defence-related activities from the Space Industry Act 2018

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 16 September 2024
• Last updated: 27 November 2024 — See all updates

This consultation has concluded

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Draft policy proposals for exempting defence-related activities from the Space Industry Act 2018: government response 

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Detail of outcome

Having considered the views supplied, we have decided to take forward all proposals.

The exemption policy will be legislated for in a statutory instrument, which will come into effect early 2025, subject to Parliamentary timetables and approval.

The outcome contains greater detail on the responses and choices.

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Original consultation

Summary

Exempting defence-related activity from the licence requirements of the Space Industry Act 2018 regarding the launch of sub-orbital rockets and other craft.

This consultation ran from
10am on 16 September 2024 to 11:59pm on 13 October 2024

Consultation description

We are asking for views regarding some defence-related activities from the Space Industry Act 2018. These activities are completed at  Ministry of Defence (MOD) firing sites and conducted by the Armed Forces of UK Allies and their contractors and agents or international treaty organisations.

Armed Forces may include other government defence departments.

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Draft policy proposals for exempting defence-related activities from the Space Industry Act 2018

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Published 16 September 2024
Last updated 27 November 2024 + show all updates

1. 27 November 2024

   Outcome added.

2. 16 September 2024

   First published.