The space domain is rapidly changing as more countries and private companies have a presence in orbit and beyond. The UK already has over 90 registered objects in space, and this will continue to grow.
The establishment of UK Space Command is a crucial step in the development of a strategy to operate in space and protect UK interests.
UK Space Command is a joint command staffed by the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, civil servants, and commercial partners.
Challenges you wouldn't have in a normal aeroplane
Mathew Stannard
We're a very tight knit crew
Sqdn Ldr Mathew Stannard
Most people aren't aware of what Fylingdales is doing
Air Cdre Paul Godfrey
It's something I try not to think about
Flt Sgt Justin Brown
Satellites are vulnerable to space weather
Charlotte Newton
People complained when they were first built
Cristopher Read MBE
Space and cyber are the new domains
Air Cdre Paul Godfrey
The ISS defines our species' achievements in space
Flt Sgt Justin Brown
Space is a bit of a free-for-all
Charlotte Newton
We have satellites now the size of a credit card
Christopher Read MBE
There is a worst case scenario with space debris
Air Cdr Paul Godfrey
You need to understand what’s going on in space
Charlotte Newton
Low earth orbit is the most congested
Cristopher Read MBE