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| UK to build a space port? | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: May 2 2014, 12:03 AM (150 Views) | |
| CJ | May 2 2014, 12:03 AM Post #1 |
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A very minor case of serious brain damage
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-27222077 The government has backed plans for a four-fold expansion of the UK space industry to £40bn by 2030. It is also considering developing the necessary legal framework to permit a spaceport to be set up in the UK. It is hoped that this might see the growth of new space tourism companies to start operating services in Britain. There will also be a simplification of regulations and greater coherence to spur the creation of new space firms. The industry grew by 7% per annum during the recession. Space technology requires ultra-high precision engineering, which is a UK strength with a background in defence technology companies. I have to admit, I'm not yet convinced about this "space tourism". There's going to be a market for it among the rich, but I'm not expecting it to be within the means of most of us for a long time. Still, I hope I'm proven wrong on this! |
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| Mechanized | May 2 2014, 09:29 AM Post #2 |
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This is interesting, I look forward for what this brings for us |
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| Giselle | May 2 2014, 10:07 AM Post #3 |
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Astrophotography will be a million times easier in outer space. I bet photographers will love to hop on board first. ![]() |
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