What is the potential impact of debris from upcoming space launches over/ near to the UK EEZ?

Space launch debris and maritime risk
Emerging hazards in the UK EEZ
Impact of space activity on maritime safety
Monitoring and detection of space debris
Emergency response to non‑traditional maritime incidents

Background

Emergency response operations are central to the work at the MCA, and we will continue to strive to demonstrate universal best practice in our response to life-threatening emergencies and polluting incidents.

Next steps

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