Leading figures from the UK Space
Agency (UKSA) will appear before a new Lords Committee as
it explores the UK's current
role - and future potential - in the world's space
economy.
The meeting on
Monday 10 March at
3.30pm in Committee
Room 2 at the Houses of Parliament will be broadcast live and on
demand on Parliament TV here.
Those giving evidence at 3.30pm
are:
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, chair at UK Space
Agency
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Dr Paul Bate, CEO at UK Space
Agency
At 4.30pm the Committee will hear
from:
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, deputy director of space
strategy, strategic engagement and UKSA sponsorship at DSIT
(Department of Space, Innovation and Technology) Space
Directorate
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Alexandra Jones, director general,
science, innovation and growth at
DSIT
Topics likely to be raised by peers
include:
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The National Space
Strategy
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Whether the UK should play more of a
leadership role in the European Space
Agency
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How can a strong space economy
underpin national security and
resilience?
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How has the UKSA generated
investment in the UK?
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Where is the future market for
businesses specialising in space debris, and who pays?
In the second session, members will focus
on:
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How DSIT will achieve the aims set
out in the Space Industrial Plan
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What other international
partnerships the UK should enhance or cultivate to bolster its
space sector
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How the Government is working
towards international cooperation on the regulation of space
activities
This is the second public evidence
session. The first was with Professor Brian Cox.
, chair of the
cross-party House of Lords UK Engagement with Space
Committee, said: “The space
sector is worth an estimated £18.9 billion to the UK economy and
is expected to grow significantly in coming years. It employs
more than 50,000 people. We have one of the most innovative space
sectors in the world, and fantastic UK talent, and the Committee
wants to hear how we might reap the rewards for the UK for
generations to come.”
Over the course of its inquiry, the
Committee will hear from experts, industry professionals and
academics. It will be issuing a call for evidence, with
interested individuals and organisations invited to submit
written evidence. The Committee aims to report to Government
later this year.
