... examining the origins of the SIA, it is possible to identify a number of reasons why the UK government decided to revisit the regulation of UK space activity. First, there has been a significant shift in the nature of the satellite market, the bread...
... about to change. Light pollution Visual pollution from commercial space typifies the dilemmas faced when trying to regulate contemporary space activity As LEO becomes ever more congested and exploited, human activity in space is increasingly visible...
.... The starting step is the definition of a proposed concept of operations,22 which sets the baseline for the subsequent regulation. The operations are categorised into a comprehensive regulatory umbrella covering all RPAS uses and services. The...
... and a common UK space sector voice for issues of concern during the UK government’s consultation on its Space Industry Regulations consultation, which runs until 21 October and will create secondary legislation under the Space Industry Act...
...uncertainties and potential risks often result from attempting to regulate for the ‘unknown’. It is clear that the...transparency and confidence-building measures’) approach to space regulation may take on an increasing relevance by providing ...
... process with fully justified functional, operational, security, environmental and safety requirements, which must abide by government regulations while also meeting specific LSP needs. Following this, the spaceport site design and layout must...