UK to help launch satellite named 'The Claw' to clear dangerous space junk

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17.11.2020 - 04:45

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space junk by helping to build the first satellite that will work towards cleaning space.Named "The Claw", the technology will be used to remove a piece of debris in space.It is set to be built in the UK and is planned to launch in 2025 as the first space mission dedicated to removing an existing object in orbit.Clearspace-1 is a significant first step towards a cleaner space environment.The Claw will use a pincer motion to collect debris, before giving it a controlled re-entry into Earth's atmosphere, allowing it to decompose safely and away from life.Aerospace and defence company Elecnor Deimos in the UK will design Clearspace-1's Attitude and Orbit Control System (AOCS) which will orientate and position the satellite to help grab the.

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