Open consultation: Draft policy proposals for exempting defence-related activities from the Space Industry Act 2018

Exempting defence-related activity from the licence requirements of the Space Industry Act 2018 regarding the launch of sub-orbital rockets and other craft.

Open consultation: Draft policy proposals for exempting defence-related activities from the Space Industry Act 2018

Published: 16 September 2024
By Chris Haycock



We are asking for views regarding some defence-related activities from the Space Industry Act 2018. These activities are completed at  Ministry of Defence (MOD) firing sites and conducted by the Armed Forces of UK Allies and their contractors and agents or international treaty organisations.

Armed Forces may include other government defence departments.

Documents Draft policy proposals for exempting defence-related activities from the Space Industry Act 2018 HTML

Ways to respond

Respond online

or

Complete a response form and either

Email to:

SpaceTeam@dft.gov.uk

Write to:

Military exemption from the Space Industry Act consultationCommercial Spaceflight Policy TeamDepartment for TransportGreat Minster House4th floor33 Horseferry RoadLondon SW1P 4DR

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