Satellite And Space Projects News - Looking Ahead Through 2018

At the start of the year, our team has selected some of the more exciting space developments coming up in 2018

LaunchUK - Spaceport plans:

As the UK continues its plans for new launch capability, 2018 will see the announcement of which bidders are to receive grant funding of up to £10 million for their development plans. For those who are successful, these grants will provide valuable support in the early stages of the spaceport business. Nevertheless, the market opportunities based on the expected market demand for smallsat launches from 2020 onwards are available to any operator who secures the necessary licences under the Space Industry Bill.

UK Space Industry Bill:

As the most significant new space flight regime for the UK in decades, the Space Industry Bill is expected to become law in mid-2018. The Bill contains a new framework for licensing and regulating spaceports and launch operators in the UK and is continuing through the parliamentary process. It