§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence to which unit of the United States Air Force the proposed deep space tracking station at RAF Feltwell will be assigned; what is the estimated cost for the construction of this facility; what is the source of funding for this construction; what is the proposed date of commencement of construction; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FreemanThe deep space satellite tracking facility which the USAF plan to construct at RAF Feltwell will be under the command of USAF Space Command. It is estimated that the construction of this facility will cost about US$ 17 million and this will be funded by the USAF. Subject to planning approvals it is hoped to begin construction work in the summer of this year.