Astroscale, ClearSpace aim to make a bundle removing debris

摘要

Within a year, Astroscale plans to begin a complex series of demonstrations to show the startup's spacecraft can grab a piece of space debris and dispose of it in the atmosphere. If the 2020 End-of-Life Service by Astroscale-demonstration (ELSA-d) mission is successful, it could prompt satellite operators to begin designing spacecraft for in-orbit retrieval and convince space agencies and constellation operators to set aside funding for the service, said Chris Blackerby, Astroscale chief operating officer and Japan director.