Correspondence

Government response to Regulatory Horizons Council report on the regulation of space technologies

The Minister for Science, Research and Innovation has responded to recommendations made by the Regulatory Horizons Council on the regulation of space technologies.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, Regulatory Horizons Council and Andrew Griffith MP
• Published: 25 April 2024

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

Documents

Letter from Minister of State for DSIT to the RHC report on the regulation of space technologies

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In this letter to the RHC’s Chair, Professor Christopher Hodges OBE, the Minister for Science, Research and Innovation, Rt Hon Andrew Griffith MP, welcomes the report and confirms that the Space Directorate in DSIT will respond in detail to the report’s recommendations.

The Regulatory Horizons Council (RHC) have published a report on the Future Regulation of Space Technologies. This report suggests enabling regulation to support responsible adoption of critical space technology. It recommends government action for a sustainable, environmentally protected, and equitable space future.

Published 25 April 2024