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Case4Space Summary Report

The Case4Space Summary Report sets out both the economic and policy benefits that the space industry does and can bring to the UK. The UK has established a world leading position in satellite systems, applications and services and can aspire to grow its current 7.3% share significantly, yielding high investment returns and associated social, political and security benefits. This success has been achieved through key focussed seedcorn investment by industry and Government.

	Case4Space - Executive Summary (116.7 KB)
	Case4Space - Summary Report (1.4 MB)

UK Position Papers

A document prepared by UKISC presenting seven position papers on key space policy issues.  The papers cover European space policy; the UK space technology strategy; the digital divide, the UK industrial satellite navigation policy; global monitoring for the environment and security; security and defence; and UK industry in space science and exploration. (1 December 2004)

UKISC Position Papers (141.6 KB)

UK's Wealth from Space

A Powerpoint presentation by Pat Norris (LogicaCMG) presented at the UKISC 2004 conference to demonstrate the UK?s wealth from space. The presentation covers the importance of space in the information society; the uses of space technology in telecommunications and broadcasting, satellite navigation and Earth observation; the roles of the private and public sectors and how the UK is building on its strengths to maximise wealth creation from the sector. (1 December 2004)

UK's Wealth from Space (848.5 KB)

UK Space Technology Strategy

This report on the UK Space Technology Strategy was prepared by a working party drawn from business, academia and the British National Space Centre (BNSC). The strategy has been endorsed by UKISC, ASTOS and BARSC, representing UK space industry and service providers. The technology strategy is based on a medium to long term view and its implementation is focused through key technology themes, identified as critical to UK strengths in this sector that will improve the effectiveness of UK investment and provide a platform for new, high value business opportunities. (May 2004)

The UK Space Technology Strategy document can be downloaded from the BNSC website.

UK Space Strategy 2003-2006 and Beyond

This British National Space Centre document sets out the strategy for realising a vision against three clear objectives (i) enhancing the UK?s standing in astronomy, planetary and environmental sciences; (ii) stimulating increased productivity by promoting the use of space in government, science and commerce; and (iii) developing innovative space technologies and systems, to deliver sustainable improvement in the quality of life. This strategy is aimed at decision-makers in the UK: in government, the scientific community and business. It also describes for BNSC?s international partners what the UK is aiming to achieve in space. It provides a firm overarching rationale to enable the UK to challenge and prioritise among different policy interests and motivations for investing in civil space. (December 2003)

The UK Space Strategy 2003-2004 and Beyond document can be downloaded from the BNSC website.