House of Lords UK Engagement with Space Committee
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🌌Our report, 'The Space Economy: Act Now or Lose Out' makes recommendations to the Government about UK space policy.
📜You can read a summary of our findings here: ukparliament.shorthandstories.com/UK-engagemen...
📺Watch a video summary of our report ⬇️
📜You can read a summary of our findings here: ukparliament.shorthandstories.com/UK-engagemen...
📺Watch a video summary of our report ⬇️
📕 We recently published our report on UK space policy 🚀🛰️📡
🔊Professor Brian Cox of @manchester.ac.uk sat down with our Chair, Baroness Ashton of Upholland, to talk about our findings and recommendations.
📺Watch the full interview on Youtube ⬇️
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🔊Professor Brian Cox of @manchester.ac.uk sat down with our Chair, Baroness Ashton of Upholland, to talk about our findings and recommendations.
📺Watch the full interview on Youtube ⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Professor Brian Cox on the space economy
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November 17, 2025 at 9:28 AM
📕 We recently published our report on UK space policy 🚀🛰️📡
🔊Professor Brian Cox of @manchester.ac.uk sat down with our Chair, Baroness Ashton of Upholland, to talk about our findings and recommendations.
📺Watch the full interview on Youtube ⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
🔊Professor Brian Cox of @manchester.ac.uk sat down with our Chair, Baroness Ashton of Upholland, to talk about our findings and recommendations.
📺Watch the full interview on Youtube ⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
📜 Last week, we published our report on UK space policy: committees.parliament.uk/committee/77...
💡 Our Chair, Baroness Ashton of Upholland, appeared on The Naked Scientists podcast to talk about our findings.
🔊 Listen at the link below ⬇️
www.thenakedscientists.com/podcasts/nak...
💡 Our Chair, Baroness Ashton of Upholland, appeared on The Naked Scientists podcast to talk about our findings.
🔊 Listen at the link below ⬇️
www.thenakedscientists.com/podcasts/nak...
Vaping rates surge, and space race to deliver economic boon
Plus, early human ancestors were great at DIY...
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November 10, 2025 at 10:20 AM
📜 Last week, we published our report on UK space policy: committees.parliament.uk/committee/77...
💡 Our Chair, Baroness Ashton of Upholland, appeared on The Naked Scientists podcast to talk about our findings.
🔊 Listen at the link below ⬇️
www.thenakedscientists.com/podcasts/nak...
💡 Our Chair, Baroness Ashton of Upholland, appeared on The Naked Scientists podcast to talk about our findings.
🔊 Listen at the link below ⬇️
www.thenakedscientists.com/podcasts/nak...
🌌Our report, 'The Space Economy: Act Now or Lose Out' makes recommendations to the Government about UK space policy.
📜You can read a summary of our findings here: ukparliament.shorthandstories.com/UK-engagemen...
📺Watch a video summary of our report ⬇️
📜You can read a summary of our findings here: ukparliament.shorthandstories.com/UK-engagemen...
📺Watch a video summary of our report ⬇️
November 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
🌌Our report, 'The Space Economy: Act Now or Lose Out' makes recommendations to the Government about UK space policy.
📜You can read a summary of our findings here: ukparliament.shorthandstories.com/UK-engagemen...
📺Watch a video summary of our report ⬇️
📜You can read a summary of our findings here: ukparliament.shorthandstories.com/UK-engagemen...
📺Watch a video summary of our report ⬇️
🚀The UK's promising space sector risks falling behind without urgent action by Government.
📜Today we publish our report, 'The Space Economy: Act Now or Lose Out.'
👀See our key recommendations and find links to full report ⬇️
ukparliament.shorthandstories.com/UK-engagemen...
📜Today we publish our report, 'The Space Economy: Act Now or Lose Out.'
👀See our key recommendations and find links to full report ⬇️
ukparliament.shorthandstories.com/UK-engagemen...
How can the UK be a winner in the new global space race?
The Government must seize the opportunities emerging in space
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November 4, 2025 at 11:45 AM
🚀The UK's promising space sector risks falling behind without urgent action by Government.
📜Today we publish our report, 'The Space Economy: Act Now or Lose Out.'
👀See our key recommendations and find links to full report ⬇️
ukparliament.shorthandstories.com/UK-engagemen...
📜Today we publish our report, 'The Space Economy: Act Now or Lose Out.'
👀See our key recommendations and find links to full report ⬇️
ukparliament.shorthandstories.com/UK-engagemen...
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A Paralympian & surgeon, John McFall is a powerful example of resilience and reinvention - whose intense training and prep for space flight is also fuelling improvements in prosthetics globally. He also addressed @lordsukspacecom.parliament.uk whose report on UK's role in space is due shortly 🧵2/2
September 15, 2025 at 6:15 PM
A Paralympian & surgeon, John McFall is a powerful example of resilience and reinvention - whose intense training and prep for space flight is also fuelling improvements in prosthetics globally. He also addressed @lordsukspacecom.parliament.uk whose report on UK's role in space is due shortly 🧵2/2
📢 Today at 3:30pm, the Committee will hold an oral evidence session about international and collective action in space with:
⭐️Aarti Holla-Maini, Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs
⭐️Aarti Holla-Maini, Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs
September 8, 2025 at 1:40 PM
📢 Today at 3:30pm, the Committee will hold an oral evidence session about international and collective action in space with:
⭐️Aarti Holla-Maini, Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs
⭐️Aarti Holla-Maini, Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs
📢 Today at 3:30pm, the Committee will hold an oral evidence session about the future of UK space policy with:
⭐️ Prof. Sir Martin Sweeting, Exec Chairman of Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd and Fellow, @royalsociety.org
⭐️ Colin Baldwin, Executive Director @ukspace.bsky.social
⭐️ Prof. Sir Martin Sweeting, Exec Chairman of Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd and Fellow, @royalsociety.org
⭐️ Colin Baldwin, Executive Director @ukspace.bsky.social
July 7, 2025 at 9:46 AM
📢 Today at 3:30pm, the Committee will hold an oral evidence session about the future of UK space policy with:
⭐️ Prof. Sir Martin Sweeting, Exec Chairman of Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd and Fellow, @royalsociety.org
⭐️ Colin Baldwin, Executive Director @ukspace.bsky.social
⭐️ Prof. Sir Martin Sweeting, Exec Chairman of Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd and Fellow, @royalsociety.org
⭐️ Colin Baldwin, Executive Director @ukspace.bsky.social
📢 Today at 3:30pm, the Committee will hold an oral evidence session with:
⭐️Sir Chris Bryant MP, Minister of State for Data Protection and Telecoms at DSIT
⭐️Annelies Look ChPP, CEng, Director of Space at DSIT
⭐️Sir Chris Bryant MP, Minister of State for Data Protection and Telecoms at DSIT
⭐️Annelies Look ChPP, CEng, Director of Space at DSIT
June 30, 2025 at 10:18 AM
📢 Today at 3:30pm, the Committee will hold an oral evidence session with:
⭐️Sir Chris Bryant MP, Minister of State for Data Protection and Telecoms at DSIT
⭐️Annelies Look ChPP, CEng, Director of Space at DSIT
⭐️Sir Chris Bryant MP, Minister of State for Data Protection and Telecoms at DSIT
⭐️Annelies Look ChPP, CEng, Director of Space at DSIT
💁How can space technologies help other sectors❓
📢Today at 3:35pm, the Committee will hear about users of space from:
⭐️Rory Daniels, @techuk.bsky.social
⭐️David Browne, Maersk
⭐️Dr Joseph Mhango, @harperadamsuni.bsky.social
📢Today at 3:35pm, the Committee will hear about users of space from:
⭐️Rory Daniels, @techuk.bsky.social
⭐️David Browne, Maersk
⭐️Dr Joseph Mhango, @harperadamsuni.bsky.social
June 23, 2025 at 10:55 AM
💁How can space technologies help other sectors❓
📢Today at 3:35pm, the Committee will hear about users of space from:
⭐️Rory Daniels, @techuk.bsky.social
⭐️David Browne, Maersk
⭐️Dr Joseph Mhango, @harperadamsuni.bsky.social
📢Today at 3:35pm, the Committee will hear about users of space from:
⭐️Rory Daniels, @techuk.bsky.social
⭐️David Browne, Maersk
⭐️Dr Joseph Mhango, @harperadamsuni.bsky.social
👩🏫What role do universities play in the space sector ecosystem?
📢Today at 3:35pm, the Committee will hear about the role of universities in the space sector with:
⭐️Dr Joanna Hart, Director at Space Partnership
⭐️Professor Martin Barstow, Space Park Leicester and University of Leicester
📢Today at 3:35pm, the Committee will hear about the role of universities in the space sector with:
⭐️Dr Joanna Hart, Director at Space Partnership
⭐️Professor Martin Barstow, Space Park Leicester and University of Leicester
June 16, 2025 at 10:04 AM
👩🏫What role do universities play in the space sector ecosystem?
📢Today at 3:35pm, the Committee will hear about the role of universities in the space sector with:
⭐️Dr Joanna Hart, Director at Space Partnership
⭐️Professor Martin Barstow, Space Park Leicester and University of Leicester
📢Today at 3:35pm, the Committee will hear about the role of universities in the space sector with:
⭐️Dr Joanna Hart, Director at Space Partnership
⭐️Professor Martin Barstow, Space Park Leicester and University of Leicester
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In #HouseOfLords committees this week:
@lordsukspacecom.parliament.uk heard from experts on the UK-Europe relationship in space.
Catch up 🔽
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@lordsukspacecom.parliament.uk heard from experts on the UK-Europe relationship in space.
Catch up 🔽
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🤝How does the UK partner with Europe and the USA in space?
📢Today at 3:35pm, the Committee will hold an oral evidence session about the UK-Europe relationship in space with:
⭐Laurent Jaffart, Head of ECSAT @esa.int
⭐️Hermann Ludwig Moeller, Director at the European Space Policy Institute
📢Today at 3:35pm, the Committee will hold an oral evidence session about the UK-Europe relationship in space with:
⭐Laurent Jaffart, Head of ECSAT @esa.int
⭐️Hermann Ludwig Moeller, Director at the European Space Policy Institute
June 13, 2025 at 11:20 AM
In #HouseOfLords committees this week:
@lordsukspacecom.parliament.uk heard from experts on the UK-Europe relationship in space.
Catch up 🔽
bsky.app/profile/lord...
@lordsukspacecom.parliament.uk heard from experts on the UK-Europe relationship in space.
Catch up 🔽
bsky.app/profile/lord...
🤝How does the UK partner with Europe and the USA in space?
📢Today at 3:35pm, the Committee will hold an oral evidence session about the UK-Europe relationship in space with:
⭐Laurent Jaffart, Head of ECSAT @esa.int
⭐️Hermann Ludwig Moeller, Director at the European Space Policy Institute
📢Today at 3:35pm, the Committee will hold an oral evidence session about the UK-Europe relationship in space with:
⭐Laurent Jaffart, Head of ECSAT @esa.int
⭐️Hermann Ludwig Moeller, Director at the European Space Policy Institute
June 9, 2025 at 2:51 PM
🤝How does the UK partner with Europe and the USA in space?
📢Today at 3:35pm, the Committee will hold an oral evidence session about the UK-Europe relationship in space with:
⭐Laurent Jaffart, Head of ECSAT @esa.int
⭐️Hermann Ludwig Moeller, Director at the European Space Policy Institute
📢Today at 3:35pm, the Committee will hold an oral evidence session about the UK-Europe relationship in space with:
⭐Laurent Jaffart, Head of ECSAT @esa.int
⭐️Hermann Ludwig Moeller, Director at the European Space Policy Institute
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National security, space debris and defence in the spotlight as @lordsukspacecom.parliament.uk heard from university professors.
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Catch up 🔽
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🦺How can we ensure a safe operating environment in space❓
📢Today at 3:35pm, the Committee will hold an oral evidence session on space debris with
⭐Prof Don Pollacco, Warwick University
⭐Prof Hugh Lewis @unisouthampton.bsky.social
⭐Dr Imogen Napper @imogennapper.bsky.social, @plymuni.bsky.social
📢Today at 3:35pm, the Committee will hold an oral evidence session on space debris with
⭐Prof Don Pollacco, Warwick University
⭐Prof Hugh Lewis @unisouthampton.bsky.social
⭐Dr Imogen Napper @imogennapper.bsky.social, @plymuni.bsky.social
May 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
National security, space debris and defence in the spotlight as @lordsukspacecom.parliament.uk heard from university professors.
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Catch up 🔽
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🚀On Friday 9 May, the Committee visited the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus as part of its inquiry.
📡The Committee enjoyed a tour of the National Satellite Testing Facility and meetings with stakeholders such as @esa.int, @ukspaceagency.bsky.social, RAL Space, and the STFC.
📡The Committee enjoyed a tour of the National Satellite Testing Facility and meetings with stakeholders such as @esa.int, @ukspaceagency.bsky.social, RAL Space, and the STFC.
May 19, 2025 at 5:23 PM
🚀On Friday 9 May, the Committee visited the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus as part of its inquiry.
📡The Committee enjoyed a tour of the National Satellite Testing Facility and meetings with stakeholders such as @esa.int, @ukspaceagency.bsky.social, RAL Space, and the STFC.
📡The Committee enjoyed a tour of the National Satellite Testing Facility and meetings with stakeholders such as @esa.int, @ukspaceagency.bsky.social, RAL Space, and the STFC.
🦺How can we ensure a safe operating environment in space❓
📢Today at 3:35pm, the Committee will hold an oral evidence session on space debris with
⭐Prof Don Pollacco, Warwick University
⭐Prof Hugh Lewis @unisouthampton.bsky.social
⭐Dr Imogen Napper @imogennapper.bsky.social, @plymuni.bsky.social
📢Today at 3:35pm, the Committee will hold an oral evidence session on space debris with
⭐Prof Don Pollacco, Warwick University
⭐Prof Hugh Lewis @unisouthampton.bsky.social
⭐Dr Imogen Napper @imogennapper.bsky.social, @plymuni.bsky.social
May 19, 2025 at 10:56 AM
🦺How can we ensure a safe operating environment in space❓
📢Today at 3:35pm, the Committee will hold an oral evidence session on space debris with
⭐Prof Don Pollacco, Warwick University
⭐Prof Hugh Lewis @unisouthampton.bsky.social
⭐Dr Imogen Napper @imogennapper.bsky.social, @plymuni.bsky.social
📢Today at 3:35pm, the Committee will hold an oral evidence session on space debris with
⭐Prof Don Pollacco, Warwick University
⭐Prof Hugh Lewis @unisouthampton.bsky.social
⭐Dr Imogen Napper @imogennapper.bsky.social, @plymuni.bsky.social
💸What is the funding environment like for UK space firms❓
📢On Monday at 3:35pm, the Committee will hear about this from:
⭐️ Michele Dougherty, Exec Chair at the STFC
⭐️ Mark Boggett, CEO at Seraphim Space
⭐️ Nayen Pankhania, Strategy & Consulting Director at Satellite Applications Catapult
📢On Monday at 3:35pm, the Committee will hear about this from:
⭐️ Michele Dougherty, Exec Chair at the STFC
⭐️ Mark Boggett, CEO at Seraphim Space
⭐️ Nayen Pankhania, Strategy & Consulting Director at Satellite Applications Catapult
May 8, 2025 at 3:23 PM
💸What is the funding environment like for UK space firms❓
📢On Monday at 3:35pm, the Committee will hear about this from:
⭐️ Michele Dougherty, Exec Chair at the STFC
⭐️ Mark Boggett, CEO at Seraphim Space
⭐️ Nayen Pankhania, Strategy & Consulting Director at Satellite Applications Catapult
📢On Monday at 3:35pm, the Committee will hear about this from:
⭐️ Michele Dougherty, Exec Chair at the STFC
⭐️ Mark Boggett, CEO at Seraphim Space
⭐️ Nayen Pankhania, Strategy & Consulting Director at Satellite Applications Catapult
👨🚀 On Monday, the Committee held an oral evidence session with British astronaut Tim Peake.
🚀 He told the Committee that we are in a ‘New Golden Era of Space Exploration’, and that the UK needs to harness the opportunities of this new era if it wants to be a first-tier space nation.⬇️
🚀 He told the Committee that we are in a ‘New Golden Era of Space Exploration’, and that the UK needs to harness the opportunities of this new era if it wants to be a first-tier space nation.⬇️
May 2, 2025 at 8:50 AM
👨🚀 On Monday, the Committee held an oral evidence session with British astronaut Tim Peake.
🚀 He told the Committee that we are in a ‘New Golden Era of Space Exploration’, and that the UK needs to harness the opportunities of this new era if it wants to be a first-tier space nation.⬇️
🚀 He told the Committee that we are in a ‘New Golden Era of Space Exploration’, and that the UK needs to harness the opportunities of this new era if it wants to be a first-tier space nation.⬇️
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The @lordsukspacecom.parliament.uk spoke to Tim Peake yesterday about the UK’s role in the future of space and investment in @ukspaceagency.bsky.social.
📺 Catch up on YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcZN...
📺 Catch up on YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcZN...
April 29, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The @lordsukspacecom.parliament.uk spoke to Tim Peake yesterday about the UK’s role in the future of space and investment in @ukspaceagency.bsky.social.
📺 Catch up on YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcZN...
📺 Catch up on YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcZN...
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1/2 UK Astronaut Tim Peake was at the @ukhouseoflords.bsky.social to address the @lordsukspacecom.parliament.uk The evidence he gave to their inquiry will be invaluable.
It was a pleasure to meet him and discuss the leading role the UK can play in the space and health economy.
It was a pleasure to meet him and discuss the leading role the UK can play in the space and health economy.
April 29, 2025 at 11:20 AM
1/2 UK Astronaut Tim Peake was at the @ukhouseoflords.bsky.social to address the @lordsukspacecom.parliament.uk The evidence he gave to their inquiry will be invaluable.
It was a pleasure to meet him and discuss the leading role the UK can play in the space and health economy.
It was a pleasure to meet him and discuss the leading role the UK can play in the space and health economy.
📢Today at 3:35pm, the Committee will be hearing from British astronaut Tim Peake as part of its inquiry into the UK's engagement with space.
📺Watch the session live on Youtube: www.youtube.com/live/BcZNdSZ...
📺Watch the session live on Youtube: www.youtube.com/live/BcZNdSZ...
UK astronaut Tim Peake addresses Lords Space Committee
Watch live as Tim Peake, the first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station and complete a spacewalk, addresses peers in the House of Lords on Monday 28 April about the UK’s space p...
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April 28, 2025 at 7:58 AM
📢Today at 3:35pm, the Committee will be hearing from British astronaut Tim Peake as part of its inquiry into the UK's engagement with space.
📺Watch the session live on Youtube: www.youtube.com/live/BcZNdSZ...
📺Watch the session live on Youtube: www.youtube.com/live/BcZNdSZ...
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Coming up on Monday: watch live as @lordsukspacecom.parliament.uk speaks to British Astronaut Tim Peake about UK space policy.
youtube.com/live/BcZNdSZ...
youtube.com/live/BcZNdSZ...
UK astronaut Tim Peake addresses Lords Space Committee
Watch live as Tim Peake, the first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station and complete a spacewalk, addresses peers in the House of Lords on Monday 28 April about the UK’s space p...
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April 25, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Coming up on Monday: watch live as @lordsukspacecom.parliament.uk speaks to British Astronaut Tim Peake about UK space policy.
youtube.com/live/BcZNdSZ...
youtube.com/live/BcZNdSZ...
📢On Monday 28th April at 3:35pm, the committee will hear from a special guest:
⭐ Major Tim Peake CMG, British ESA Astronaut
⭐ Major Tim Peake CMG, British ESA Astronaut
April 15, 2025 at 2:10 PM
📢On Monday 28th April at 3:35pm, the committee will hear from a special guest:
⭐ Major Tim Peake CMG, British ESA Astronaut
⭐ Major Tim Peake CMG, British ESA Astronaut
✍ Only 2 days left to submit written evidence to the UK Engagement with Space inquiry ‼️ 🕒
📢We want to hear from you about UK space policy and the opportunities and challenges facing the sector. 🚀
✍️We've launched a call for written evidence at: committees.parliament.uk/committee/77... 📜
⏰Deadline for submissions is Thursday 17 April.
#space #ukspace
✍️We've launched a call for written evidence at: committees.parliament.uk/committee/77... 📜
⏰Deadline for submissions is Thursday 17 April.
#space #ukspace
April 15, 2025 at 12:49 PM
✍ Only 2 days left to submit written evidence to the UK Engagement with Space inquiry ‼️ 🕒
✍️ There is just one week left to submit written evidence to our inquiry!
📢We want to hear from you about UK space policy and the opportunities and challenges facing the sector. 🚀
✍️We've launched a call for written evidence at: committees.parliament.uk/committee/77... 📜
⏰Deadline for submissions is Thursday 17 April.
#space #ukspace
✍️We've launched a call for written evidence at: committees.parliament.uk/committee/77... 📜
⏰Deadline for submissions is Thursday 17 April.
#space #ukspace
April 11, 2025 at 11:15 AM
✍️ There is just one week left to submit written evidence to our inquiry!
📢Today at 3:35pm, the committee will hear from satellite communications experts in the UK 🛰️ :
⭐Joanna Darlington, CCO at Eutelsat OneWeb
⭐Simon Hill, CTO at Excelerate Technology Group
⭐Professor Barry Evans, Professor @uniofsurrey.bsky.social
⭐Joanna Darlington, CCO at Eutelsat OneWeb
⭐Simon Hill, CTO at Excelerate Technology Group
⭐Professor Barry Evans, Professor @uniofsurrey.bsky.social
March 31, 2025 at 9:11 AM
📢Today at 3:35pm, the committee will hear from satellite communications experts in the UK 🛰️ :
⭐Joanna Darlington, CCO at Eutelsat OneWeb
⭐Simon Hill, CTO at Excelerate Technology Group
⭐Professor Barry Evans, Professor @uniofsurrey.bsky.social
⭐Joanna Darlington, CCO at Eutelsat OneWeb
⭐Simon Hill, CTO at Excelerate Technology Group
⭐Professor Barry Evans, Professor @uniofsurrey.bsky.social