ELSA-M Spacecraft Completes Critical Design Review

Astroscale In-Orbit Demonstrator (IOD) Set to Launch in 2026

Jun 13, 2025

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The Critical Design Review (CDR) for the Astroscale ELSA-M (End-of-Life by Astroscale-Multiple) In-Orbit Demonstration (IOD) spacecraft has been completed.

“Completing the Critical Design Review for ELSA-M is both a major step for the mission itself and also a major achievement for the UK ISAM industry."
Nick Shave, Astroscale UK

Set to launch in 2026, EL…

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