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November 18, 2013

Space sector calls for action to keep Britain ahead in the global race
London, UK (SPX) Nov 18, 2013
The UK space sector has set out a plan to deliver new jobs and growth for the sector, with a goal of growing the UK share of the global space market to capture 8% by 2020. The Action Plan comes three years after the Space Innovation and Growth Strategy (IGS), published in February 2010. The Action Plan proposes measures designed to enable the UK to develop an even more supportive business environment, in which space companies can deliver growth and benefit to the national economy. In additio ... read more

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