http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2021/792/regulation/96The Space Industry Regulations 2021enSPACE INDUSTRYStatute Law Database2025-05-20Expert Participation2025-04-01 These Regulations implement the Space Industry Act 2018 (“the Act”) (c. 5) by putting in place a regulatory regime for spaceflight operations carried out in the United Kingdom. PART 8Safety of operator’s spaceflight activitiesCHAPTER 4Other safety requirementsSECTION 5Preparations for launch, return and other operationsCommunication during the operator’s spaceflight activities 96 1 During an operator’s spaceflight activities, the spaceflight operator must, where necessary, ensure that there is a reliable means of communication for sharing information between the mission management facility or ground control at the spaceport or other place and— a the range control service provider, b any site or other place used in connection with range control services, c the spaceport licensee, d relevant meteorological service providers, e relevant air navigation service providers, and f relevant emergency services. 2 During an operator’s spaceflight activities, the spaceflight operator must, where necessary, provide a reliable means of communication for sharing information between the launch vehicle, carrier aircraft and any other aircraft taking part in the operator’s spaceflight activities and the mission management facility or ground control at the spaceport or other place. Reg. 96 in force at 29.7.2021, see reg. 1(1)