UK launches new space center

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The new UK Space Agency and Space Center address the industry's rapid growth - currently three times faster than the rest of the economy (Image: Digitally altered from ESA source image)

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The UK is getting a new £40 million (US$60 million) International Space Innovation Center (ISIC) as part of the Government’s plans to support Britain’s growing space sector. The announcement came at the launch of the UK's new Space Agency.

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