What is the role of government in this context?
Background
DSIT sits within a wider ecosystem of institutions with an interest in space research.
A non-exhaustive list includes UKSA, DEFRA, DfT, DSTL, HMRC, MoD, Met Office, Satellite Applications Catapult, Ordnance Survey, NHS, Rail Safety and Standards Board and UKRI. The Space Academics Network, the Space Partnership and the Space Clusters also work to support, promote and coordinate research in space. Within this ecosystem DSIT’s focus is on the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the ambitions set out in the National Space Strategy.
We are considering whether, and if so how, to convene a College of Experts on space, and would welcome views on the matter.
Next steps
If you are keen to register your interest in working and connecting with DSIT Science, Innovation, and Research Directorate, and/or submitting evidence, then please complete the DSIT-ARI Evidence survey - https://dsit.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cDfmK2OukVAnirs
Link to ARIs : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/department-for-science-innovation-and-technology-areas-of-research-interest/dsit-areas-of-research-interest-2024
Topics
Related UKRI funded projects
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Bringing Outer Space Governance into the 21st Century
This project, entitled "Bringing Outer Space Governance into the 21st Century", will provide knowledge synthesis on the question: "What measures can be taken to improve outer space treaties and internation...
Funded by: ESRC
Lead research organisation: University of St Andrews
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on improving outer space treaties and governance, which is related to the role of government in space research.
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STREAM 1: North East Space Communications Accelerator (NESCA)
The North East Space Communications Accelerator (NESCA) is a collaboration between Northumbria University (Lead Organisation), Durham University, Newcastle University, the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (NEMCA), S...
Funded by: EPSRC
Lead research organisation: Northumbria University
Why might this be relevant?
The project is more focused on space communications and innovation, not directly addressing the role of government in space research.
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NCEO NC NPG
NCEO's NPG activity delivers expert scientific, technical and operational advice on EO-related policies and services to government departments and agencies. NCEO works particularly with the UK Space Agency and Defra, wit...
Funded by: NERC
Lead research organisation: University of Leicester
Why might this be relevant?
The project provides expert advice on EO-related policies and services to government departments, including UKSA and DEFRA, which aligns with the question about the role of government in the context of space research.