The recently stood-up UK Space Command is set to have a massive effect on the nation’s space industry, with the head of Airbus Defence and Space (DS) in the United Kingdom noting the new sense of purpose and direction it is expected to bring.

An artist's impression of a Skynet 5 satellite that Airbus currently operates on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. Current and future Skynet systems are among a raft of space-based capabilities that the recently established Space Command is expected to drive over the coming years. (Airbus)

Speaking to Janes at Airbus’ satellite payload production facility in Portsmouth, Richard Franklin said that this new command, which was stood up as a joint unit under Royal Air Force (RAF) leadership on 1 April, will set the UK’s space industry on the right path to meet the country's future military requirements in the domain.

The recently stood-up UK Space Command is set to have a massive effect on the nation’s space industry, with the head of Airbus Defence and Space (DS) in the United Kingdom noting the new sense of purpose and direction it is expected to bring.

An artist's impression of a Skynet 5 satellite that Airbus currently operates on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. Current and future Skynet systems are among a raft of space-based capabilities that the recently established Space Command is expected to drive over the coming years. (Airbus)

Speaking to Janes at Airbus’ satellite payload production facility in Portsmouth, Richard Franklin said that this new command, which was stood up as a joint unit under Royal Air Force (RAF) leadership on 1 April, will set the UK’s space industry on the right path to meet the country's future military requirements in the domain.

The recently stood-up UK Space Command is set to have a massive effect on the nation’s space industry, with the head of Airbus Defence and Space (DS) in the United Kingdom noting the new sense of purpose and direction it is expected to bring.

An artist's impression of a Skynet 5 satellite that Airbus currently operates on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. Current and future Skynet systems are among a raft of space-based capabilities that the recently established Space Command is expected to drive over the coming years. (Airbus)

Speaking to Janes at Airbus’ satellite payload production facility in Portsmouth, Richard Franklin said that this new command, which was stood up as a joint unit under Royal Air Force (RAF) leadership on 1 April, will set the UK’s space industry on the right path to meet the country's future military requirements in the domain.

The recently stood-up UK Space Command is set to have a massive effect on the nation’s space industry, with the head of Airbus Defence and Space (DS) in the United Kingdom noting the new sense of purpose and direction it is expected to bring.

An artist's impression of a Skynet 5 satellite that Airbus currently operates on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. Current and future Skynet systems are among a raft of space-based capabilities that the recently established Space Command is expected to drive over the coming years. (Airbus)

Speaking to Janes at Airbus’ satellite payload production facility in Portsmouth, Richard Franklin said that this new command, which was stood up as a joint unit under Royal Air Force (RAF) leadership on 1 April, will set the UK’s space industry on the right path to meet the country's future military requirements in the domain.

The recently stood-up UK Space Command is set to have a massive effect on the nation’s space industry, with the head of Airbus Defence and Space (DS) in the United Kingdom noting the new sense of purpose and direction it is expected to bring.

An artist's impression of a Skynet 5 satellite that Airbus currently operates on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. Current and future Skynet systems are among a raft of space-based capabilities that the recently established Space Command is expected to drive over the coming years. (Airbus)

Speaking to Janes at Airbus’ satellite payload production facility in Portsmouth, Richard Franklin said that this new command, which was stood up as a joint unit under Royal Air Force (RAF) leadership on 1 April, will set the UK’s space industry on the right path to meet the country's future military requirements in the domain.

The recently stood-up UK Space Command is set to have a massive effect on the nation’s space industry, with the head of Airbus Defence and Space (DS) in the United Kingdom noting the new sense of purpose and direction it is expected to bring.

An artist's impression of a Skynet 5 satellite that Airbus currently operates on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. Current and future Skynet systems are among a raft of space-based capabilities that the recently established Space Command is expected to drive over the coming years. (Airbus)

Speaking to Janes at Airbus’ satellite payload production facility in Portsmouth, Richard Franklin said that this new command, which was stood up as a joint unit under Royal Air Force (RAF) leadership on 1 April, will set the UK’s space industry on the right path to meet the country's future military requirements in the domain.