Resources
Reports, briefings and other resources on the militarisation of space
Video: 'Exposed: The UK's Military Space Plans (and how to stop them!)'
This eight minute video examines:
✅ The UK’s growing military space programme, and its expanding presence across the UK
✅ The risks of space becoming a battlefield,
✅ How UK campaigners are fighting back
The Militarisation of Space: A Primer, Space Watch UK, Feb 2025
A 4-page, A4 resource explaining the militarisation of space. Perfect as a free giveaway for local groups, the primer gives an overview of what is happening, outlines the main UK military space programmes, has a detailed UK map of current military space sites, and sets out why we oppose the militarisation of space.
For Heaven's Sake: Examining the UK's Militarisation of Space, Drone Wars UK and CND, 2022
This June 2022 report outlines the UK’s military space programme and associated developments, examines some of the governance, environmental, and ethical issues associated with the growing exploitation of space, and sets out a number of recommendations.
For Heaven's Sake webinar, August 2022
One hour video of webinar with speakers:
- Dave Webb, co-author of ‘Heavens Above: Examining the UK’s Militarisation of Space.
- Dr Jill Stuart, an expert in the politics, ethics and law of outer space exploration and exploitation.
- Bruce Gagnon, founder and Coordinator of the Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space
- Chair: Dr Kate Hudson, General Secretary of CND.
