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RemoveDEBRIS 1st satellite to demonstrate technology to clean up space junk deployed
RemoveDEBRIS first satellite to demonstrate technology to clean up space junk deployed- Details, Features, Aim, Purpose
The first satellite named RemoveDEBRIS was successfully deployed from International Space Station (ISS) and to demonstrate a range of innovative technologies to clean up space debris orbiting Earth.
RemoveDEBRIS satellite was transported to ISS via SpaceX CRS-14 launch in early April 2018.
RemoveDEBRIS satellite was designed, built and manufactured by the consortium of space companies and research institutions led by Surrey Space Centre at the University of Surrey, United Kingdom. The project is co-funded by European Commission.
RemoveDEBRIS Mission
RemoveDEBRIS mission is aimed at performing key Active Debris Removal (ADR) technology demonstrations (e.g capture, deorbiting) representative of operational scenario during the low-cost mission using novel key technologies for ADR.
The mission plans are to test the efficacy of several ADR technologies on mock targets in low Earth orbit (LEO), rather than engaging in ADR of real space debris.
