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UK space sector ‘needs a cabinet minister’, MPs hear

Image: European Space Agency

Senior space politician would give necessary holistic oversight, according to evidence to Scottish Affairs Committee

Space needs its own minister at cabinet level to bring responsibilities together and “do it right”, a group of MPs has heard.

Having greater government support will also help organisations attract investment into projects, the Scottish Affairs Committee was told this week as part of its inquiry into Scotland’s space sector.

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