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Evaluating the benefits of the UK鈥檚 investments in the European Space Agency

Prepared as part of a study for the UK Space Agency by RAND Europe and Ipsos UK.

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UK Space Agency
Published
16 July 2025

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Evaluating the benefits of the UK鈥檚 investments in the European Space Agency: Executive Summary

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Evaluating the benefits of the UK's investments in the European Space Agency: Impact and value for money report

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The UK鈥檚 investments in the European Space Agency (ESA) yield significant value to the UK economy, scientific and technical advancements and commercial success and boost the UK鈥檚 reputation as a key player in space 鈥� more than could have been achieved without the UK鈥檚 ESA membership.

The UK is a leading nation in ESA, securing important contracts and mission leadership that lead to cutting-edge scientific and technical achievements. The UK Space Agency plays a major role in enabling those achievements.

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