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Britain Invests in Robotic Technology to Clean Up Orbit
The UK has announced a world-first mission to remove two defunct satellites from orbit by 2032, with £60 million in government funding allocated for the project. The UK Active Debris Removal (UK ADR) mission will use advanced robotic technology to capture and remove old satellites, protecting vital satellite services and strengthening Britain’s position in the growing space industry. The mission is expected to launch in 2029 from SaxaVord Spaceport in Scotland, and is being delivered in partnership with ClearSpace UK. This development was first reported by Unknown Source.