This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Found a British Space Institute to further the UK’s space interests
Create a Space Institute for furthering UK interests in space research and defence, particularly relating to moon missions.
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Going to the moon will improve the global cultural relevance of the United Kingdom, as well as solidify the country as a leading scientific research centre. We are over half a century behind other global powers in running these missions successfully, and it’s an opportunity to re-establish as a modern, spacefaring society.
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Why was this petition rejected?
It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.
The UK already has a Space Agency, the purpose of which is to inspire and lead the UK in space to benefit our planet and its people, and work to deliver the Government's National Space Strategy. It's not clear what you want a "British Space Institute" to do that the UK Space Agency is not already responsible for.
You can find out more about the UK Space Agency here: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-space-agency/about
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