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Satellite Communications: Cost Effectiveness

Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 22641

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment he has made of the value for money of the C-LEO Programme.

Answered by Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade

A value for money assessment of the Connectivity in Low Earth Orbit (C-LEO) programme is a key part of the Programme’s Business Case and included a combination of quantitative Cost Benefit Analysis metrics, qualitative impacts, and assessment of strategic alignment. A mid-programme Business Case review in early 2026 determined that the C-LEO programme should be extended by 2 years as the best value for money offering a significant return on investment, supporting the space sector, creating jobs, and generating growth.

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