Technology · 7 hours ago
UK invests £7.8 billion in new space defence strategy
The government's new space strategy, backed by a record £7.8 billion until 2030, aims to strengthen the UK's defences against threats from space. The plan includes £2.8 billion for defence communications and £30 million for SaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said the strategy will help Britain launch satellites and protect services people use daily.
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