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Published 12 Jun 2026

commissioning research to gather evidence to develop and support our understanding of the environmental impact of spacecraft launch - Extension.

Department for Transport · London

Key facts

Contract value
£200,000
Awarded
20 Feb 2025
Contract starts
12 Mar 2025
Contract ends
31 Aug 2026
Procedure
Call-off from a framework agreement (framework)
Buyer type
Central government

Awarded to

SupplierValue
University of Leeds£200,000

Description

The Department for Transport (DfT) is interested in commissioning research to gather evidence to develop and support our understanding of the environmental impact of spacecraft launch.

There is a gap in understanding of the impact of rocket launches on atmospheric composition and climate, both for current and new rocket fuels. We want to understand the chemistry, volumes of exhaust entering the atmosphere, especially stratosphere, from rocket launch activities, its dispersion and their contribution to climate change.

This research will allow DfT to understand whether there is an atmospheric issue from the effects of spacecraft launches and the potential size of the problem.

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