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UK Leads Way in Space Sustainability with Pioneering Clean-Up Effort
The UK Space Agency is launching its first national space mission to tackle the growing threat of space debris. A special spacecraft built by ClearSpace UK will fly into space and grab two old satellites that no longer work, gently guiding them back towards Earth. The agency is holding a public competition to name the Active Debris Removal Mission, with the winner’s name to be etched on the side of the spacecraft. This mission marks a pivotal step in the UK’s efforts to protect vital space technology and ensure the long-term safety of the Earth’s orbit, as reported by the UK Space Agency blog.