{"id":47547,"date":"2024-05-16T11:26:15","date_gmt":"2024-05-16T10:26:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=47547"},"modified":"2024-05-16T11:26:15","modified_gmt":"2024-05-16T10:26:15","slug":"new-roadmap-for-pro-growth-regulation-in-uk-space-sector-launched","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/new-roadmap-for-pro-growth-regulation-in-uk-space-sector-launched\/47547\/","title":{"rendered":"New roadmap for pro-growth regulation in UK space sector launched"},"content":{"rendered":"

A new review celebrates the successes of the UK space sector, marked by milestones such as the historic first launch from UK soil in Cornwall in January 2023.<\/h2>\n

The Space Regulatory Review establishes the key regulatory priority areas for the UK space sector to maintain its innovative, attractive, and competitive regulatory environment.<\/p>\n

These include the importance of fostering international partnerships with spacefaring nations and incentivising world-leading sustainable practices<\/a> to protect the space environment.<\/p>\n

Developed in collaboration with over 100 industry representatives, this new report offers a unified regulatory roadmap for the future of the UK space sector and our flourishing space economy.<\/p>\n

Launching the National Space Operations Centre<\/h3>\n

The report comes as Science Minister Andrew Griffith and Defence Minister Cartlidge visited UK Space Command to launch the National Space Operations Centre.<\/p>\n

The centre brings together almost 70 civilian and military personnel to safeguard the UK against space-related threats, risks, and hazards, such as satellite collisions.<\/p>\n

The launch of the NSpOC marks a significant milestone, as it fulfils a key commitment outlined in the government\u2019s National Space Strategy<\/a>, Defence Strategy, and the recently announced Space Industrial Plan<\/a>, published in March 2024.<\/p>\n

Space Minister Andrew Griffith said: \u201cAs space technology advances, it becomes increasingly intertwined with our daily lives. From precise GPS navigation to highly localised weather forecasting, we rely upon space to underpin critical sectors of our economy.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe launch of the National Space Operations Centre today is a further advance in our space capabilities and our commitment to keep the UK space sector safe and secure.\u201d<\/p>\n

Delivering impact for the UK space sector<\/h3>\n

The new Space Regulatory Review<\/a> has identified seven themes that, if fully implemented, would deliver the greatest impact on the UK\u2019s space sector and wider economy.<\/p>\n

They are:<\/p>\n