UK unveils £7.8 billion space strategy
The UK government announced a £7.8 billion space strategy for investment through 2030, aiming to boost science, industry, and national defence. The plan bundles multiple projects: £880 million for military satellites, £149 million to the European Space Agency’s Vigil mission, and funds for spaceport development and rural connectivity. The government says the move is about economic growth and defending national interests in orbit.
- £7.8 billion in funding runs until 2030
- £880 million for space defence and surveillance
- £149 million to ESA’s Vigil mission
- £2.8 billion for satellite connectivity and defence
- Projects include Mars rover, spaceport, and rail upgrades
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