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UK to Fund Demonstration Mission for Space Debris Removal

Project aims to tackle growing threat of orbital junk

03 July 2025 · 23:29 UTC

The UK government has announced funding for a new demonstration mission to remove space debris, addressing the mounting threat posed by defunct satellites and orbital junk.

The initiative is part of Britain’s commitment to ensuring the sustainable use of outer space and maintaining the safety of vital satellite infrastructure for communications and navigation.