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Space Technology: International Cooperation

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the UK contribution to the Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative.

answeredMinistry of Defence

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Ministry of Defence
Tabled
15 May 2026
Target answer date
19 May 2026
Answer
26 May 2026 · 11 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 15 May 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the UK contribution to the Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative.

  2. 19 May 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 26 May 2026

    Answer published

    As a founding member of the Combined Space Operations (CSpO) initiative, the UK has played an integral role in delivering CSpO’s objectives. The UK contributes subject matter expertise and representation to develop and align policy in pursuit of mutual ob...

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