Satellites
Commons · Question 5106 · Tabled 29 May 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the lifespan of the Noctis-1 military satellite.
Answer
Answered by Luke Pollard, 8 Jun 2026
Noctis-1 is a ground-based telescope, which is designed to remain in service until the mid-2030s. There is scope for extension through future upgrades.