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ELSA-M to Carry the Astra Carta Seal: A Milestone for Sustainable Space Operations This week at the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) Roundtables & Exhibition, the European Space Agency (ESA) announced that the Astra Carta seal will be inco...

The Astra Carta seal will fly on our ELSA-M satellite, a powerful symbol of the shared commitment to protect Earth’s orbits.

Supported by the @ukspaceagency.bsky.social, @esa.int and @eutelsat.bsky.social through the Sunrise Partnership Project. www.astroscale.com/en/news/elsa...

Astroscale UK Awarded ESA Contract to Develop World-First In-Orbit Refurbishment and Upgrading Service Discover how Astroscale's €399,000 ESA contract for in-orbit satellite refurbishment technology is pioneering sustainable space operations and advancing the UK's leadership in circular space economy s...

World-First In-Orbit Refurbishment and Upgrading Service - IRUS 🛠️

We have won an @esa.int contract, with BAE Systems, to lead the design of a pioneering mission to enable satellites to be upgraded, repaired, and extended while in orbit.

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Space Cafe Radio - Innovating and Storytelling at the Edge from Space Tech Expo Bremen Podcast Episode · Space Café Radio · 12/18/2025 · 43m

Space Cafe Radio - Innovating and Storytelling at the Edge from Space Tech Expo Bremen ✨

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"When you talk to people, especially children, you see their faces light up. It remind you what you’re doing is special - it’s important and it’s exciting."
Aman Sandhur, Project Manager, RAL Space

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Lexie Weikert is turning space business plans into reality! From strategy to sustainability, her approach is helping shape the future of the space industry. 🚀

Dive into this insightful Q&A with Physics Today to learn more! 👇

Lexie Weikert creates business plans in the space industry

Lexie Weikert landed her dream job: Since earning her BS in astronomy and astrophysics, she now works at the interface of commercial and government space activities at @astroscale-uk.bsky.social, which services satellites and develops technologies to remove space debris. #whatcanphysicistsdo

Astroscale is celebrating two wins at the Global Space Awards. 🏆

We received the Sustainability for Space Award, and with a special shout-out to our very own Tahara Dawkins for receiving the Playmaker of the Year Award.

Repeat orders for Astroscale’s second-generation docking plates confirm it – sustainability and serviceability are shaping the future of satellites & space.

Astroscale is helping operators stay ahead with flight-proven, future-ready solutions. 🌍✨

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Airbus Selects Astroscale’s Second Generation Docking Plates to Advance Sustainable Satellite Operations - Astroscale Harwell, UK, 25 March 2025 — Astroscale Limited (“Astroscale UK”), the UK subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings Inc. (“Astroscale”), the global leader in satellite servicing and long-term orbital sustaina...

Signed, sealed, and soon to be delivered…📦
They're yours, Airbus Defence and Space!

We are delighted to announce our first large-scale commercial order of our Gen2 Docking Plates is heading to Airbus Defence and Space.

Find out more. 👇 #ShouldaPutAPlateOnIt
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Crêped and ready for #PancakeDay! 🥞 🤤

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NSSC 2025 - UKSEDS NSSC ABOUT LOCATION EVENTS SPONSORS BURSARIES PROGRAMME REGISTER The wait is over. NSSC is back. 1st-2nd of March, University of Leicester NSSC 2025 The premier event for students interested in space ...

Are you attending the National Student Space Conference this weekend? 🚀 #NSSC2025

Join our talk by Bethan McAulay, Head of Talent.
'The Most Important Skill You Won't Learn in a Lecture Theatre.' - Saturday @ 9:45 am on Stream 2.

Register 👉 bit.ly/4h11ogp

Join us at SPACEtalks this week!

Our Commercial Director, Andrew Faiola, will discuss the future of autonomous On-Orbit Servicing. 🛰️

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Astroscale and ClearSpace reach development milestone for dual-satellite deorbit mission Astroscale and ClearSpace have passed the halfway mark in de-risking key technologies for potentially de-orbiting two satellites in a single mission in 2028 for the UK Space Agency.

Another step closer for COSMIC! ✨

Check out the @spacenews.com.web.brid.gy article covering the latest milestones in the UK National Active Debris Removal (ADR) mission.
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Advancing in-orbit servicing: Astroscale’s role in ESA’s CAT IOD mission - Astroscale Astroscale UK is making strides in in-orbit servicing technologies as it takes on a pivotal role in the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Capture Bay for Active Debris Removal (CAT) for In-Orbit Demonstra...

We’ve been selected as both Mission and Platform Prime for Phase A of the @esa.int CAT IOD Mission.

This project represents a significant milestone in addressing orbital debris and advancing sustainable practices in space. 🛰️
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Space sustainability continues to be a priority for the UK, and @astroscale-uk.bsky.social’s successful completion of its Mid-Term Review for COSMIC is an important step in our collective mission to tackle the risk of space debris. 🌍🛰️

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UK ADR Mission Development on Track to De-risk Key Technologies - Astroscale Harwell, Oxford, UK, Feb. 11, 2025 – Astroscale Ltd. (“Astroscale UK”), the UK subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings Inc. (“Astroscale”), the market leader in satellite servicing and long-term orbital sus...

COSMIC Mid-Term Review Complete ✅

This review accelerates the UK's ability to lead in orbital debris removal, a vital step toward ISAM - the fastest growing area of the space industry. Find out more! 👇

@ukspaceagency.bsky.social
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Small & lightweight - That’s our Docking Plate!

Can you spot it? 👀

Our 2nd Gen Docking Plate blasted off into space aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-12 mission, integrated into an Astro Digital Corvus-XL bus.

Find out more 👉 astroscale.com/flight-herit...

Astroscale welcomes publication of Zero Debris Technical Booklet - Astroscale Astroscale Ltd., a subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings, Inc., proudly endorses the newly published Zero Debris Technical Booklet (the “Booklet”), a key milestone to achieve a safe and sustainable space ...

"The Zero Debris Technical Booklet marks a significant step toward ensuring the long-term sustainability of outer space activities [...]"

"offering clear technical guidance and practical steps for the space community."
Nick Shave, Managing Director, Astroscale UK 🚀
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Astroscale welcomes publication of Zero Debris Technical Booklet - Astroscale Astroscale Ltd., a subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings, Inc., proudly endorses the newly published Zero Debris Technical Booklet (the “Booklet”), a key milestone to achieve a safe and sustainable space ...

"The Zero Debris Technical Booklet marks a significant step toward ensuring the long-term sustainability of outer space activities [...]"

"offering clear technical guidance and practical steps for the space community."
Nick Shave, Managing Director, Astroscale UK 🚀
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Astroscale welcomes publication of Zero Debris Technical Booklet - Astroscale Astroscale Ltd., a subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings, Inc., proudly endorses the newly published Zero Debris Technical Booklet (the “Booklet”), a key milestone to achieve a safe and sustainable space ...

"The Zero Debris Technical Booklet marks a significant step toward ensuring the long-term sustainability of outer space activities [...]"

"offering clear technical guidance and practical steps for the space community." Nick Shave, MD @ Astroscale UK 🚀

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Astroscale’s ADRAS-J Continues to Make History: Successfully Demonstrates Fly-Around Observations of Space Debris - Astroscale The timelapse taken during these critical operations will lay the groundwork for future removal and a sustainable space environment. Tokyo, Japan, Jul. 30, 2024 – Astroscale Japan Inc. (“Astroscale Ja...

We may be biased but THIS was the best picture of 2024! 📸

The ADRAS-J mission has amazed us all, with capturing images 50m away from the upper stage rocket body.

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Astroscale Awarded Contract for Next Phase of a UK National Active Debris Removal Mission - Astroscale Harwell, Oxford, UK, Sep. 11, 2024 – Astroscale Ltd. (“Astroscale UK”), the UK subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings Inc. (“Astroscale”), the market leader in satellite servicing and long-term orbital sus...

It's been mission galore at Astroscale UK in 2024! 🚀 #SpaceSustainability

The start of COSMIC phase 2 was a major moment for us, as we move closer to securing the UK's national Active Debris Removal Mission. 🇬🇧

Take a read... bit.ly/4gmKY2j

Astroscale's ELSA-M Mission | A Space Sustainability Partnership YouTube video by Astroscale

Major Milestones this 2024! ✨
Our ELSA-M mission flew into phase 4 with help from Eutelsat OneWeb, ESA and the UK Space Agency.

This partnership shows the dedication of government and commercial space players aiming for a better space.🛰️

#SpaceDebris
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Space Sustainability Consortium Set to Unlock Economic Growth in UK Space Sector - Astroscale Harwell, Oxford / London, UK, Dec. 19, 2024 – Astroscale Ltd (“Astroscale UK”), the UK subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings Inc. (“Astroscale”), D-Orbit and ClearSpace have jointly secured GBP 690,000 (e...

We're excited to be a part of the RPO Regulatory Sandbox, working with D-Orbit and ClearSpace. 💫

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology have provided funding for this initiative to help advance capabilities that will underpin all future ISAM missions. 🚀
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This November we attended Space Tech-Expo! 🛰️

We welcomed Eutelsat OneWeb to our stand, where we premiered our latest #ELSA-M video.

Take a watch 🎬 youtu.be/Yb7HQqIY8G4

You can also follow up on our Commercial Directors Panel session with @spacenews.com.web.brid.gy 🔍 bit.ly/3DiuY2T

The Path to Sustainable Space Operations with ELSA-M and Our Trusted UK & European Suppliers - Astroscale By Nick Shave, Managing Director, Astroscale UK As space becomes increasingly congested, the need for responsible and sustainable operations has never been more pressing. At Astroscale UK, our mission...

'These partnerships are more than just business transactions; they are collaborative relationships that form a critical element of our mission.' 🤝

Our MD, Nick Shave, reflects on some of our ELSA-M partners and how, together, we are making a #sustainablespace.

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Today, our Head of Business Strategy & Analysis, Pat Mathewson, joined the panel ‘Cleaning Space Up – Prospects and Challenges of Active Debris Removal’ at the World Space Forum 2024. ✨

Find out more about how we're cleaning up space.
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#WSF2024 | #Space

Are you heading to the UNOOSA World Space Forum 2024?✨

See our MD moderate the 'Global Initiatives towards Zero Debris' panel, along with the Saudi Space Agency, UK Space Agency, Brazilian Space Agency and European Space Agency.

📍 #WSF2024
📅 4th Dec
⏰ 11:15 – 12:05

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New ELSA-M Video! 🚀

Watch our MD, Nick Shave, with ESA, @ukspaceagency.bsky.social and Eutelsat OneWeb discuss the crucial partnership for the ELSA-M IOD mission and its importance for #SpaceSustainability.

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