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The UK's miniature space tech pioneer.
The first orbital satellite launch from the UK was attempted in January 2023.
The UK Civil Aviation Authority issues the final licences to Virgin Orbit to undertake launch activities from the UK.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Establishing orbital launch capabilities in the UK is bringing investment and jobs into Cornwall and other communities across the UK.
Virgin Orbit’s carrier aircraft, ground support equipment, and rocket are set to arrive in Cornwall this week ahead of the first satellite launch from the UK.
Explains that there are plans to create a potential contingent liability each time launch activity is conducted under the Space Industry Act 2018.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
A research satellite from RHEA Group, built by Open Cosmos, completes the line-up of satellites set to launch from Spaceport Cornwall this year.
UK lays the foundation for rockets, high-altitude balloons and spaceplanes to lift off from spaceports across the UK, creating thousands of jobs in the process.
New Spaceflight Safety and Regulatory Council to give advice on regulations for UK space.
Legislation provides framework enabling the UK to be the first European country to launch spacecraft and satellites from home soil.
New government funding will help leading UK space technology company Reaction Engines bring low-carbon space propulsion one step closer
Announcement of the release of the response to consultation on environmental objectives and guidance for regulators when exercising its spaceflight functions.
New guidance released to help ensure space travel fits into a modern, greener Britain.
Next generation of space scientists inspired to create nanosatellite designs to support the UK's ambitious decarbonisation targets.
Satellites and rockets could launch from UK soil in 2022, with spaceports planned for Cornwall, Wales and Scotland.
Announces publication of a government response to consultations on the space industry.
In a giant leap in British spaceflight history, government publishes response to commercial spaceflight consultation.
Publication of a consultation on environmental objectives for the space industry.
Government launches consultation into the environmental impacts of spaceflight.
Dstl is leading defence research and development in space.
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