UK Space Agency backs £60m ADR mission to remove space debris

The UK Space Agency is funding a £60 million Active Debris Removal mission to deorbit two defunct satellites so they burn up in the atmosphere. Launch is planned from SaxaVord Spaceport in 2029, with ClearSpace UK building the spacecraft.

• Mission funding is set at £60 million
• Goal is to deorbit two defunct satellites
• Launch planned from SaxaVord Spaceport in 2029
• Spacecraft to be built by ClearSpace UK