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Scotland-Based Mission Targets Defunct Satellites in Earth Orbit
The UK Space Agency has partnered with ClearSpace UK to launch a mission aimed at removing two defunct satellites from Earth’s orbit. The spacecraft, scheduled to launch in 2029 from Scotland’s SaxaVord Spaceport, will utilize robotic technology to capture the satellites and guide them into a lower orbit, allowing them to burn up in the atmosphere. This initiative, backed by over £60 million in government funding, aims to reduce collision risks and protect critical satellite services. The mission was announced by middayindia on Instagram, as reported by an unknown source.