The UK government on Monday laid before the British Parliament its Space Industry Regulations, which provide for the licensing and regulation of commercial spaceports in the country. The legal framework for these regulations is provided by the 2018 Space Industry Act. The regulations will be approved by resolutions in both Houses of Parliament. “This is a pivotal moment for our spaceflight ambitions,” highlighted UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps. “Since the start of the spaceflight programme in 2017, we have been clear that we want to be the first country to launch into orbit from Europe. The laying of these regulations puts us firmly on track to see the first UK launches take place from 2022, unlocking a new era in commercial spaceflight for all four corners of our nation.”
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