Space Technology: Sutherland

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy written question – answered at on 23 July 2018.

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Photo of Lord Birt Lord Birt Crossbench

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will publish the business case for creating a spaceport at A’Mhoine; and what is the anticipated cost per kilogram of satellite launched as compared with existing available alternative launchers.

Photo of Lord Henley Lord Henley Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy)

The Government has this week announced grant funding for a number of projects to kick-start the market for commercial spaceport in the UK, including to support Highlands and Islands Executive (HIE) to build a vertical launch spaceport on the A’Mhoine Peninsula, Sutherland. HIE’s proposal was put forward with its commercial partners and is held in confidence by the UK Space Agency. The cost per kilogram of launch from any spaceport will depend on a number of factors, including the launch vehicle and mission profile, that can only be assessed by a launch vehicle operator.

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