Petition · past parliament
Govt to increase funding for UK space programme, launch technology and spaceport
Closed
62 signatures
What the petition asks
With the recent successful launch of the Electron rocket, developed in and launched from New Zealand, the UK is at risk of being left behind in the development of space tech. This petition calls on the Government to expedite and properly fund UK space ambitions including Skylon and a UK spaceport.
-UK Space Agency funding for 2016/17 was £371 million which is 0.05% of £772 billion total govt spending in the same year.
-Small nation of New Zealand successfully developed Electron rocket satellite launcher.
-Spin-off technologies associated with space programmes will benefit UK economy with high-tech jobs.
-21st century race for low-cost launchers, UK at risk of being left behind by other countries.
-Small nation of New Zealand successfully developed Electron rocket satellite launcher.
-Spin-off technologies associated with space programmes will benefit UK economy with high-tech jobs.
-21st century race for low-cost launchers, UK at risk of being left behind by other countries.
Timeline
| 23 Feb 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 23 Aug 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
62
Status
Closed
Opened
23 Feb 2018
Closed
23 Aug 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.