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 .
A panel of leading scientists have warned that the prospect of Brexit is threatening the UK's ability to play a leading role in space missions. Speaking to the House of Lords' EU Internal Market Sub-Committee, the aeronautics and astronomy experts expressed concern that the loss of freedom of movement for scientists across borders following Brexit would have a detrimental effect on the sector. The source of post-Brexit public funding for projects is also in doubt, casting yet more clouds over the industry.