Nearly 350 licences issued to UK space companies

The Civil Aviation Authority said it has issued 343 licences since it became the UK’s space regulator in July 2021.

The CAA said it has issued 343 licences since and is assessing a further 25 (Skyrora/PA) (PA Media)

Nearly 350 operating licences have been granted to companies in the UK space sector.

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said it has issued 343 licences since it became the UK’s space regulator in July 2021, and is assessing a further 25.

More than 750 UK satellites in space are also being monitored by the organisation.