Question follow-through · 12969

Space Technology

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to support the Scottish space sector; and whether his Department provides support for UK entities bidding for European Space Agency contracts.

answeredDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology

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Answering body
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Tabled
6 Nov 2024
Target answer date
12 Nov 2024
Answer
12 Nov 2024 · 6 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 6 Nov 2024

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to support the Scottish space sector; and whether his Department provides support for UK entities bidding for European Space Agency contracts.

  2. 12 Nov 2024

    Target answer date

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  3. 12 Nov 2024

    Answer published

    From 2018-2025, the UK Space Agency (UKSA) will have enabled and invested ~£126 million in Scotland through national programmes and European Space Agency (ESA) funding, including funding to establish launch services, co-funding for Space Scotland, and fun...

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