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Professor Cox Urges UK to Invest in Space Industry

3/7/2025

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Professor Brian Cox passionately called on the UK to boost its contributions to the European Space Agency (ESA), highlighting the immense potential of the burgeoning $1.8 trillion space industry by 2035. He stressed that working with ESA grants the UK greater influence in decision-making, especially in contrast to the unpredictable funding landscape in the US.

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Professor Brian Cox passionately called on the UK to boost its contributions to the European Space Agency (ESA), highlighting the immense potential of the burgeoning $1.8 trillion space industry by 2035. He stressed that working with ESA grants the UK greater influence in decision-making, especially in contrast to the unpredictable funding landscape in the US.