How the UK’s new space strategy will protect against threats in orbit

• The UK government has unveiled a space strategy detailing £7.8 billion in total sector funding up to 2030 to bolster national defences.
• The strategy includes £2.8 billion designated for Connectivity in Low Earth Orbit and Skynet defence communications programmes.
• SaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland will receive £30 million to establish regular commercial satellite launch capabilities and unlock matching private investment.
• Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds highlighted that the plan will enhance satellite launch capacity and safeguard crucial everyday services.
• Defence secretary Wes Streeting stated national security relies on protecting UK and allied space assets from growing threats in orbit.

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Britain to spend millions on space defence to counter threats and launch new satellites