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Space Industry Act 2018
Summary
This Act creates the rules and licensing system that allow private companies to launch rockets and satellites from the UK. It sets up what space activities are allowed, who can do them, and what safety and environmental standards they must follow.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing the growth of Britain's space industry. It allows UK companies to launch satellites and spacecraft from British soil, creating jobs, attracting investment, and helping the UK compete globally in the valuable space technology sector.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry about the environmental impact of rocket launches and noise pollution for communities near launch sites. Some are also concerned about the costs of regulation and whether private space companies are properly supervised for safety.
Cast Your Vote
People's Vote0 votes
0% Support · 00% Oppose · 0
Parliament's Vote315 MPs
10% Ayes · 3390% Noes · 282
Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading29 Nov 2017
- 2nd reading15 Jan 2018
- Committee stage23 Jan 2018
- Report stage6 Feb 2018
- 3rd reading6 Feb 2018
Lords
- 1st reading27 Jun 2017
- 2nd reading12 Jul 2017
- Committee stage16 Oct 2017
- Report stage14 Nov 2017
- 3rd reading28 Nov 2017
Royal Assent15 Mar 2018
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