UK Engagement with Space Committee

The UK Engagement with Space Select Committee of the House of Lords scrutinises the government's approach to space policy, international space governance, and the UK's role within global space institutions. The committee conducts inquiries through oral evidence sessions with government officials, industry representatives, and international bodies, examining the strategic direction and effectiveness of UK space engagement. Recent sessions have focused on the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs and broader space governance frameworks, reflecting concern with the UK's leadership position in multilateral space coordination. The committee examined the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology's space strategy and the UK's relationship with the European Space Agency, assessing how policy aligns with national interests. It also scrutinised UK commercial space sector engagement through sessions with Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd and UKspace, the industry representative body, to understand how public policy supports domestic space companies. These inquiries collectively address the committee's interest in balancing international cooperation, strategic autonomy, and commercial competitiveness in the UK's space sector.