The government is looking to push forward commercial spaceflight activity in the UK with a series of grants totalling £10m.
The money is aimed at consortia that want to start launching satellites - and even people - from British soil.
Previous feasibility work has already identified a number of aerodromes that might make suitable spaceports - from Cornwall to Scotland.
Ministers also intend to introduce supporting legislation.
As the law stands, the rocket planes and other launch systems currently in development around the world would not be able to operate out of the UK.
The legislation would put in place the necessary regulatory and licensing framework.
A Spaceflight Bill is likely to be tabled towards the end of the month.
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