The UK has a competitive advantage to compete for an estimated 2,000 small satellite launches by 2030, said Business Secretary Greg Clark. He said: "We are working with industry and the government on how we can make sure that Britain is at the forefront of this exciting new era in space exploration. The British space sector builds more small satellites than any other country, with Glasgow making more than any other city in Europe.
The UK has a competitive advantage to compete for an estimated 2,000 small satellite launches by 2030, said Business Secretary Greg Clark. Visiting a new £17.2m ($22m) spaceport in Sutherland, he said the country's location, private sector strategy, space ecosystem and proposed regulatory framework helped put the UK in a position of strength when competing for commercial satellite launches. The British space sector builds more small satellites than any other country, with Glasgow making more than any other city in Europe.