ClearSpace has successfully completed Phase 2 of the CLEAR mission, marking a key milestone in the UK’s first Active Debris Removal (ADR) mission. This phase has de-risked key technologies and reinforced the UK’s position as a leader in space sustainability and in-orbit servicing.

ClearSpace has initiated the consolidation phase of its new GEO Life Extension Mission

“The advanced RPO capabilities developed by ClearSpace play a pivotal role in unlocking ISAM activities, which are set to provide enduring value to both public and private satellite operators, enabling novel space activities and ensuring safe and sustainable operations,” said Rory Holmes, Managing Director of ClearSpace UK.

After successfully completing the preliminary design phase of the CLEAR mission, ClearSpace has been awarded a new contract by the UK Space Agency to further develop the mission.

For the benefit of ClearSpace, Arianespace will launch ClearSpace-1, a servicer spacecraft, with the European light launcher Vega C.  ClearSpace-1, developed by ClearSpace, is the first active debris removal mission, which will rendezvous, capture and remove a piece of space debris.  The launch is scheduled from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, starting second half of 2026. 

For the benefit of ClearSpace, Arianespace will launch ClearSpace-1, a servicer spacecraft, with the European light launcher Vega C.  ClearSpace-1, developed by ClearSpace, is the first active debris removal mission, which will rendezvous, capture and remove a piece of space debris.  The launch is scheduled from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, starting second half of 2026. 

The successful completion of the PDR confirms that ClearSpace’s solution meets all of the mission requirements and is ready for the next stages of development.