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<p>The Government remains committed to making the UK the leading provider of commercial
small satellite launch in Europe by 2030, with all the necessary infrastructure and
regulations now in place to support this. £50 million has been provided to grow new
UK markets for small satellite launch and sub-orbital spaceflight, with £31.5 million
helping to establish vertical launch services in Scotland. This includes supporting
Orbex to launch from Sutherland and Lockheed Martin to launch from the Shetland Islands.
Both launches are expected to take place in 2024, with other spaceports in development
across Scotland and in Wales.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Space Agency is now developing
the next phase of the UK Spaceflight Programme, subject to HM Treasury approval. In
addition, the UK invested £12 million into the next phase of the European Space Agency’s
Boost programme at the ESA Council of Ministers 2022, aimed at providing tailored
support to national launch companies and related infrastructure.</p>
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