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Astroscale UK to Lead ESA's In-Orbit Satellite Refurbishment Mission

SPACE ECONOMY

Astroscale UK has been selected by the European Space Agency to lead the In-Orbit Refurbishment and Upgrading Service project, in collaboration with BAE Systems. A £350,000 Phase A study will evaluate robotic systems for satellite refurbishment in orbit and its commercial viability, aiming to create methods for upgrading subsystems like batteries and solar panels, thereby promoting sustainability in the space economy.

Astroscale UK to Lead ESA's In-Orbit Satellite Refurbishment Mission

Jan 15, 2026, 6:09 AM

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