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Exempting defence-related activity from the licence requirements of the Space Industry Act 2018 regarding the launch of sub-orbital rockets and other craft.
Executive summary The Space Industry Act 2018 (the act) created the…
Executive summary This summarises the responses to the recent public…
Seeks views on areas of flight regulation that are outdated, a barrier to innovation or not designed with new technologies and business models in mind.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
We want the UK to be a world leader in shaping the future of transport. A…
This policy paper sets out how the government is delivering on the ambitions set out in the National Space Strategy and summarises our achievements so far.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Ministerial foreword The new space race has not just begun, it is well…
DSIT has identified an initial set of indicators to aid in the monitoring…
A call for evidence for a review of the effectiveness and efficiency of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
Ambition statement and vision for commercial drones, created jointly by government and the sector, outlining the 2030 potential, current use cases and support and enablers for the future.
This strategy sets out the government’s ambitions for the UK in space, bringing together civil and defence policy for the first time.
The UK government’s strategy to increase our preparedness and resilience to a severe space weather event.
Seeks views on draft environment objectives and guidance for the spaceflight regulator under the Space Industry Act 2018.
Seeks views on the draft regulations and guidance documents needed to operate a spaceport or to carry out spaceflight activities from the UK.
The draft insurance proposals and liabilities regulations needed for the Space Industry Act 2018, which will enable UK commercial spaceflight launches.
Asks for evidence and views on micromobility vehicles, flexible bus services and Mobility-as-a-Service as part of the Future of Transport regulatory review.
Outlines the decision to give the police greater powers to tackle drone misuse and better protect airports.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Policy proposals for safer use of drones plus powers to police for enforcement.
Seeks views on proposals to harness the positive benefits of drones for public and commercial services and the benefits to the UK economy.
These policy scoping notes set out how the government intends to exercise the delegated powers in the Space Industry Bill.
Sets out the government's response to the Science and Technology Committee's report about the Draft Spaceflight Bill.
Sets out how the government plans to regulate launch-to-orbit and sub-orbital spaceflight activities from UK spaceports.
Government's response to the European Union Committee’s recommendations on the civilian use of drones in the EU.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Seeking views on the conclusions and recommendations on criteria and potentially feasible locations for a UK spaceport.
Seeks views on proposals to amend the Air Navigation Order to include new 'E' conditions for the operation of experimental aircraft.
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