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Learn about legislation and insurance requirements for UK spaceflight.
Guidance and legislation for Spaceflight.
Information on how we are growing the UK’s satellite launch capability and spaceflight industry.
Launch UK brought together potential spaceports, the space industry and vehicle operators to discuss the UK’s ambition for enabling launch.
Igniting innovation: With the help of DASA funding, engineers from the University of Glasgow successfully test-fired a rocket that eats itself for fuel
Adopted EU recommendation LSA-043. UK approved recommendation on approval of a secondary means of launching free-fall lifeboats.
Lessons learned following the UK's first ever orbital launch in January 2023.
Adopted EU recommendation LSA-077. UK approved recommendation on the certification of falls, suspension chains, links and blocks for launching appliances.
New regulatory review for space sector has been published, and Science and Defence Ministers launch National Space Operations Centre.
Liabilities and insurance requirements for commercial spaceflight to operate from the UK, as set out under the Space Industry Act 2018.
Strategic Command unveils the Defence Experimentation and Wargaming Hub at Southwick Park, Defence’s home for wargaming and decision support.
Two companies have secured over £6.7 million to develop their world-leading launch technologies in a sustainable way and help cement the UK’s position as Europe’s leading destination for commercial spaceflight activities.
DASA seeks innovations to enhance operational advantage through improved self suffiency and energy innovation
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today (9 May 2024) launched AI Airlock, its new regulatory sandbox for AI as a Medical Device (AIaMD).
Plenary sessions to discuss the development of the secondary legislation and the new Regulator as part of the UK space regulatory regime.
Through its programmes, the UK Space Agency catalyses investment into the space sector, delivers missions and capabilities, and champions space.
The UK is one of the best places in the world to run a space business. This document sets out the opportunity and benefits of LaunchUK.
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