UK to launch military squadron to protect satellites in space
A mock rocket launches from the SaxaVord Spaceport on Unst, Shetland. The site is to get £30m as part of plans to strengthen space defences. Photograph: SaxaVord UK Spaceport/PAView image in fullscreenA mock rocket launches from the SaxaVord Spaceport on Unst, Shetland.
- ▪A mock rocket launches from the SaxaVord Spaceport on Unst, Shetland.
- ▪The site is to get £30m as part of plans to strengthen space defences.
- ▪Photograph: SaxaVord UK Spaceport/PAView image in fullscreenA mock rocket launches from the SaxaVord Spaceport on Unst, Shetland.
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| Original publisher | The Guardian — UK |
| Canonical URL | https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/sep/23/uk-raf-military-squadron-protect-satellites-in-space |
| Publication time | Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:57:53 GMT |
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A mock rocket launches from the SaxaVord Spaceport on Unst, Shetland. The site is to get £30m as part of plans to strengthen space defences. Photograph: SaxaVord UK Spaceport/PAView image in fullscreenA mock rocket launches from the SaxaVord Spaceport on Unst, Shetland. The site is to get £30m as part of plans to strengthen space defences. Photograph: SaxaVord UK Spaceport/PADefence policyUK to launch military squadron to protect satellites in spaceNew RAF unit will warn of incoming missile attacks, and support offensive and defensive operationsBen Quinn Political CorrespondentWed 23 Sep 2026 03.57 EDTLast modified on Wed 23 Sep 2026 04.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA new military unit dedicated to defending satellites, protecting services people need on earth and potentially…
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