Key facts
- UK Space Command chief Air Vice-Marshal Jamie Thompson has been suspended.
- Thompson was arrested on allegations of theft and a serious sexual offense.
- The theft investigation has concluded and been referred for a charging decision.
- The investigation into the alleged sexual offense is ongoing.
- Air Commodore Darren Whiteley is the interim Commander of UK Space Command.
Air Vice-Marshal Jamie Thompson, the head of the UK's Space Command, has been suspended from his post following his arrest on allegations of theft and a serious sexual offense. The Ministry of Defence confirmed the suspension, stating it was part of an ongoing investigation.