Now it's Jason Forshaw talking about the ELSA-D mission and the key business markets for @astroscale_ #orbitaldebris2019
ELSA-d is the world's first commercial mission to demonstrate technologies for #spacedebris removal. Jason identifies the growing interest world-wide in debris removal.
ELSA-d consists of a 120 kg servicer and a 20 kg client spacecraft. Full phases of operation for end-of-life servicing will be demonstrated, including capture without tumbling, capture with tumbling, and removal.
Many safety elements are included in the mission [Jason indicates these are partly aimed at addressing licence requirements - the mission is licensed by @spacegovuk]
In-orbit servicing ground segment focused around dedicated facility @HarwellCampus specifically designed for #spacedebris removal. This is more complicated than traditional ground segments to address safety needs
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