UK 'needs clear space strategy'

Make That ANY Space Strategy

"The UK government needs to develop a more coherent strategy on space, or risk falling behind other countries, a House of Commons committee has warned.

But MPs did not support calls for the creation of a UK Space Agency.

Many scientists say a space agency would give Britain more influence in determining international space policy.

The committee also said there should be no policy block on the UK fielding astronauts, or on developing its own rockets for launching satellites..."

How sad is it that the nation once renowned for ruling the waves cannot train even one astral-navigator. While there are no little green men, the future points upwards and the Brits seem content with slipping backwards.