"As we prepare to leave the European Union and so redefine our place in the world, we must ensure that the decisions we take now put the U. K. in a position to build a strong, resilient, well balanced economy that works for everyone." This wording is stated in the foreword to the U.K. Draft Spaceflight Bill, published in February 2017. The United Kingdom seeks to be the first country in Europe to provide a hub for the low cost launch of small satellites. "We want to see U.K. spaceports enabling the launch of small satellites from the U.K., as well as sub-orbital spaceflights and scientific experiments," the foreword continues.
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