Space Debris
Lords · Question HL16012 · Tabled 25 Mar 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 10 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Risby
To ask His Majesty's Government whether British companies able to clean up debris from obsolete satellites in space are able to compete for UK Government grants.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra, 10 Apr 2026
The government has supported British companies to develop capabilities to clean up debris through both grants and contracts, including Astroscale UK, ClearSpace UK and respective subcontractors. The procurement process for a single supplier to deliver a r...