The UK has a competitive advantage to compete for an estimated 2,000 small satellite launches by 2030, said Orbex 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.
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.