The head of Britain’s Space Command, Air Vice-Marshal Jamie Thompson, has been suspended following an investigation into allegations of a "serious" sexual offence. Thompson assumed leadership of the UK Space Command earlier this year, having previously served as its deputy commander. The allegations reportedly involve an incident with an employee and theft from the Ministry of Defence. An official from the Royal Air Force (RAF) confirmed that Thompson was suspended without prejudice as part of the ongoing investigation. In his absence, Air Commodore Darren Whiteley has been appointed as the interim commander of UK Space Command. A spokesperson for the Defence Serious Crime Command (DSCC) stated that an RAF member was arrested in connection with reports of theft and a serious sexual offence involving an adult. The theft investigation has concluded and is now being reviewed by the Service Prosecuting Authority to determine whether charges will be brought. However, the investigation into the alleged sexual offence is still ongoing, and further comment is considered inappropriate at this time. As head of the UK Space Command, Thompson is responsible for overseeing the UK’s military operations in space, including monitoring potential threats and protecting critical satellite systems. Based in Buckinghamshire, the command unites personnel and capabilities from the RAF, Army, and Royal Navy to coordinate space-related military efforts. Thompson took over from Major General Paul Tedman, who announced his retirement in June. Thompson joined the RAF in 1997 as a weapons technician and has since risen through the ranks to his current position. The ongoing investigation into the allegations against him has placed the UK Space Command under scrutiny, though the military has emphasized that the matter is being handled through official channels.