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$80 million mission aims to tackle the space junk crisis

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Briefings

The UK Space Agency secured a £61 million contract to remove two defunct UK satellites from orbit between 2029 and 2032. Two manipulator spacecraft launched from the Shetlands will perform the cleanup, addressing the space debris crisis through targeted orbital maneuvers.

Key points

• The UK Space Agency awarded a £61 million contract to remove two defunct UK satellites from orbit between 2029 and 2032.
• Two manipulator spacecraft launched from the Shetlands will perform the orbital cleanup operations.

Context

This mission addresses the growing space debris crisis by removing inactive UK satellites, ensuring orbital safety for future missions.

Limitations

Contract details and specific satellite names are not provided; exact orbital maneuvers are not described; launch site specifics beyond Shetlands are not detailed.

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