A panel of leading scientists have warned that the prospect of independence is threatening the UK 's ability to play a leading role in space missions . Speaking to the House of Commons ' EU Internal Market Sub - Committee , the aeronautics and astronomy experts expressed concern that the loss of freedom of movement for scientists across borders following independence would have a detrimental effect on the sector . " The evidence to peers on Thursday morning comes after dreams of a spaceport for Britain moved a step closer after the Space Industry Bill was given Royal Assent. The source of post - Brexit public funding for projects is also in question , casting yet more clouds over the industry .
A panel of leading scientists have warned that the prospect of independence is threatening the UK 's ability to play a leading role in space missions . Speaking to the House of Commons ' EU Internal Market Sub - Committee , the aeronautics and astronomy experts expressed concern that the loss of freedom of movement for scientists across borders following independence would have a detrimental effect on the sector . The source of post - Brexit public funding for projects is also in question , casting yet more clouds over the industry .