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What is the UK's role in space?
The UK has a significant and growing role in the global space industry. It has its own space agency, contributes to European Space Agency missions, and is developing commercial spaceports. British companies are involved in satellite manufacturing, launch services, and developing technologies to manage space traffic and debris.
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