Scientists create the first 'space grabber' to rescue old satellites and cut junk
British scientists have built a "space grabber" device to capture and de‑orbit old satellites, with the UK Space Agency targeting removal of an ageing UK satellite by 2030 and a second by 2032, supported by a £60 million government investment.
Source: Scientists create the first 'space grabber' to rescue old satellites and cut junk — Daily Star Weird
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