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<p>The SKYNET secure satellite communications programme, which is investing £5 billion
over the next decade, provides a significant boost to the industry through direct
investment into the sector and use of social value provisions in contracts.</p><p>SKYNET
provides long-term investment in the UK space sector. This includes promoting the
development of new technology and use of Small and Medium Enterprises.</p><p> </p><p>Under
SKYNET contracts, the Prime contractor is required to demonstrate social value. This
includes measures such as investment into graduate or apprenticeship schemes. This
will increasingly be part of our approach to major contracts for the space sector
in support of our national policy ambitions under the recently-published Space Industrial
Plan.</p><p> </p><p>As we move towards the next generation of SKYNET, the investment
in this programme will continue to help develop the thriving UK space sector.</p><p>
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