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ScienceQuiet 7d · day 13

UK launches space debris removal mission with robotic claws

Britain is building a spacecraft to drag dead satellites out of orbit, launching in 2029 with public input on the mission name.

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What to know

  • The UK is building a spacecraft with robotic claws to remove defunct satellites from orbit, addressing growing space debris concerns.
  • The mission launches in 2029 and aims to deorbit two dead satellites by 2032.
  • The public can participate by submitting names for the first-of-its-kind debris removal mission.

“The spacecraft is designed to drag two dead satellites into Earth's atmosphere, where they are expected to disintegrate.”

Smithsonian Magazine · Smithsonian Magazine ↗

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    1. 2 outlets The United Kingdom Is Launching Giant Claws Into Orbit to Clean Up Space Junk. You Can Help Name the First-of-Its-Kind Mission

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