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UK plans robotic claws to pull dead satellites out of orbit in 2029

In a groundbreaking initiative, the UK plans to unveil a pioneering spacecraft in 2029, designed specifically for the cleanup of space debris. Utilizing advanced robotic arms, the mission aims to snatch up and incinerate inactive satellites, tackling the escalating issue of orbital pollution that threatens current satellite operations. A nationwide competition to name the spacecraft is in…

UK plans robotic claws to pull dead satellites out of orbit in 2029

We haven't written up this one. Times of India has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.

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