The UK has long been a ‘space laggard’ compared to other peer nations. The escalation of astropolitical competition has fundamentally altered the demands on British defence. Launched to pioneer high-quality strategy, our Space Power Enterprise addresses the most pressing questions regarding Britain’s orbital sovereignty, from European partnerships to global alliances.
We look beyond immediate policy inertia to analyse long-term trends in space control, dual-use integration, strategic investment, and allied cooperation. Our work is driven by a clear mission: to explore how Britain can unlock a decisive ‘space dividend’ for economic and national security, while building a robust foundation for a future space service.
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Media appearances
The Council’s Orbital Warfare research cited in an article about space squadrons
Gabriel Elefteriu on Trump’s lunar ambitions and military readiness
William Freer examines ballistic missile defences and Greenland for Newsweek
Newsweek quotes Gabriel Elefteriu
Britain’s World
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Experts
Gabriel Elefteriu
Senior Research Fellow (Space Power)