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Politics · 5 March 2026

UK invests 500 million pounds in space security

UK invests 500 million pounds in space security

Government officials revealed a fresh strategy prioritising national safety and economic expansion on March 4. This specific allocation targets satellite communications, debris removal, and building launch sites in Scotland. Ministers stated that funding every sector equally is no longer viable, shifting focus toward commercial returns. The move follows cuts to the European Space Agency budget.

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