Pioneering
Sustainability
Beyond Earth
A landmark technical demonstration to remove a non-cooperative satellite—
paving the way for scalable, commercial in-orbit services.
A world-first mission to remove
a debris from Earth orbit
Pioneering a new area of sustainable space exploration
Clearing the way for the future of space exploration
Humanity’s journey to explore space is threatened by the very debris we’ve left behind. The ClearSpace-1 mission will remove debris and reduce the risk of collision and make space a safer place for future generations.
The launch rate of new satellites is exploding to respond to the growing demand for satellite-based services and applications such as telecommunication and earth observation. At the same time the number of space debris is rapidly growing. It is time to act!
Building pioneering technologies
for a world’s first
Claw capture system
Novel capture mechanism designed for the removal of defunct satellites and space debris.
Robotic arm and Gripping mechanism
Agile robotic arm and end-effector developed for dexterous manipulations and capture of controlled and fragile space assets.
Contact Dynamic Simulations
State of the art simulation capabilities related to on-orbit multi-body dynamic interactions.
Autonomous capture
Embedded control algorithms enabling fully autonomous capture sequences while ensuring safety at any time.
Bold actions speak louder than words
Throughout the space exploration history, ESA has played a significant role in advancing the global effort to ensure the long-term sustainability of space activities. In 2020, ESA and 8 member states have taken a bold step forward and mandated the first debris removal mission in history to ClearSpace with the objective to remove an ESA owned derelict object from orbit and pave the way toward a new normal.
They propel our mission
Institutional and regional partners
The European Space Agency (ESA) has partnered with ClearSpace for the ClearSpace-1 mission, aiming to remove the defunct PROBA-1 satellite from orbit. This mission is a pivotal step in ESA's commitment to space sustainability, serving as a cornerstone of their Space Safety Programme and aligning with the Zero Debris Approach, which aspires to significantly limit the production of debris in Earth and Lunar orbits by 2030 .
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The ClearSpace-1 mission is supported by eight ESA member states. Find out more about them.
A shared vision
They've worked with us
