The Journal of Space Commerce

The Journal of Space Commerce

Space Debris Removal Mission Purchased by ESA

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Tom Patton
Dec 03, 2020
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ESA has signed an $104 million contract for space debris removal with an industrial team led by Swiss start-up ClearSpace SA.

"This first capture and disposal of an uncooperative space object represents an extremely challenging achievement. But with overall satellite numbers set to grow rapidly in the coming decade, regular removals are becoming essentia…

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