‘Giant leap’ for UK spaceflights with consultation launch

A ‘giant leap’ in developing UK spaceflights has been made with the launch of a consultation on regulatory changes, UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has claimed. Picture: NORR Architects/HIE/PA

A “giant leap” in developing UK spaceflights has been made with the launch of a consultation on regulatory changes, British Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has claimed.

The role of overseeing flights from seven proposed spaceports will switch from the UK Space Agency (UKSA) to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) under the UK Department for Transport’s (DfT) plans.