it's a major step for uk space command — set up in 2021, as a joint command of the british armed forcesicle positions on a battlefield. it's part of the uk's minerva programme which aims to increase intellgience, surveillance and reconnaisance capabilities in space. it's launch signifies what the commander of uk space command says is the start of many more satellite launches — all moving towards the uk becomming a major space power by 2030. let's talk more about this — joining me now is allen antrobus — chair of the the defence committee at uk space. thank you for being with us and tell us more about this whole project, the satellite and what will be used for and why it is important to have this launch. it’s for and why it is important to have this launch-— this launch. it's really important for a coople _ this launch. it's really important for a couple of _ this launch. it's really important for a couple of reasons - this launch. it's really important for a couple of reasons firstly, l this launch. it's really importantj for a couple of reasons firstly, it is the first earth imaging sa