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Aviation: Safety

Asked by James NaishLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 22253

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact on aviation safety posed by orbital reflector satellites.

Answered by Department for Transport

There is currently no evidence to suggest that orbital reflector satellites pose a material risk to UK aviation safety. The Government continues to assess emerging technologies that may affect the safety of UK aviation operations.

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