The development of future missions of the Copernicus Earth observation programme could be jeopardised due to a political deadlock over the UK’s contribution to the European programme following Brexit, according to information gleaned on Wednesday 6 October.
The Brexit agreement provides for the possibility for the UK to participate in EU programmes, including Copernicus, in the context of the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework. A Memorandum of Understanding had been negotiated...