The European Space Agency is joining forces with orbital debris removal company Astroscale to dilute the giant cloud. space debris orbiting the earthThe effort paves the way for telecom company OneWeb to continue building its telecom network.
The European Space Agency announced today’s press release Astroscale, a company focused on removing space debris, will partner with space communications firm OneWeb in an ESA partnership project to develop a spacecraft that can track satellites in low-Earth orbit. €14.8 million ($15.8 million) Investment from the Agency.of ELSA-M The spacecraft developed by Astroscale is capable of removing multiple decommissioned satellites in a single mission and is scheduled to launch in late 2024.By removing dead satellites from orbit, OneWeb could sunrise program with ESA.
“With thousands of satellites already in orbit, and thousands more launched each year, we have new technology to address the problem of space debris and remove defunct spacecraft and other types of space junk. Finding a way to reduce the cost of debris, harming satellite operators and ensuring space is safe and sustainable,” said the UK Science Minister. said George Freeman of ESA in a press release.
OneWeb has 428 of 650 communications satellites orbiting 1,200 kilometers (745.6 miles) above the Earth, and removing obsolete satellites will Maintain low earth orbit as a constellation, and a shared resource for other space agencies and companies.removal of space junk It also reduces the risk of future collisions and helps prevent network outages. ESA and OneWeb have previously collaborated on space communications as part of the Sunrise Program, and OneWeb has previouslybeam hopping satellite” It can respond to changes in communication traffic.
Space is full of debris — NASA says it’s over 27,000 pieces All this garbage threatening the satellites that provide music, weather forecasts and interconnections. Maintain a healthy cleanup effort for dead humans as the space economy grows.Spaceships built are essential, and Astroscale is helping lead that effort.
