UK space sector set for overhaul as government merges agency into science department

The United Kingdom is restructuring its space governance with the planned integration of the UK Space Agency (UKSA) into the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) by…

By LionHerald August 20, 2025 · 4 min read

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The United Kingdom is restructuring its space governance with the planned integration of the UK Space Agency (UKSA) into the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) by April 2026. The move, announced jointly by DSIT, UKSA, and Space Minister Sir Chris Bryant MP, aims to streamline decision-making, reduce bureaucratic…

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