UK Active Debris Removal mission
A £61 million UK Space Agency mission, led by ClearSpace, to remove two defunct UK-registered satellites from low Earth orbit, with operations targeted for 2029.
Why it matters
It is the UK's first national debris-removal mission, and it aims to remove two targets on a single mission rather than one.
How the technology works
ClearSpace is prime contractor. A servicer will approach each of two retired UK satellites in turn, capture them and send them into the atmosphere.
Launch timing depends on final mission and launch scheduling.
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