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Brian Cox cites House of Lords figure: 18% of UK GDP relies on space

By Egleze Editorial Desk · Published July 31, 2026 · Begin Again with Davina McCall · Brian Cox: Why We Exist At All!
Brian Cox cites House of Lords figure: 18% of UK GDP relies on space
Begin Again with Davina McCall
Begin Again with Davina McCall
Brian Cox: Why We Exist At All!
"So there was a house of lords report here in the UK last year and uh it was about space the economy of space and there's a figure in there which says that 18% of our GDP is relying on space-based infrastructure 18. So it's like a fifth of the economy of the UK."
Physicist and broadcaster Brian Cox says a recent House of Lords report put the share of UK GDP dependent on space-based infrastructure at 18%. He links the figure to everyday reliance on satellites for navigation, timing and other services that underpin financial transactions and environmental monitoring.
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