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

DfTc - Department for Transport Published 12 Jun 2026 Contracts Finder
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key details

Value£200,000
Statuscomplete
Category (CPV) 73300000
Deadline11 Mar 2025
Contract start12 Mar 2025
Contract end31 Aug 2026
Procedureselective
SME suitableYes
OCIDocds-b5fd17-39af90a2-6f5f-4d9b-8aba-797ba6d68309

Award

SupplierValueDateStatus
University of Leeds £200,000 20 Feb 2025 active

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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