ClearSpace-1 Program
The European Space Agency’s in-orbit demonstration mission to rendezvous with, capture, and safely remove an unprepared satellite from low-Earth orbit. ClearSpace-1 is designed to demonstrate precise close-proximity operations and active debris-removal technologies, with launch planned for 2029.
Identity
- Aliases
- ClearSpace-1ClearSpace 1Clearspace-1 MissionESA ClearSpace-1
- Domains
- spaceflight
- Name
- ClearSpace-1 Program
- Status
- planned
- Types
- developmentoperationsinfrastructure
Details
- Description
- The European Space Agency’s in-orbit demonstration mission to rendezvous with, capture, and safely remove an unprepared satellite from low-Earth orbit. ClearSpace-1 is designed to demonstrate precise close-proximity operations and active debris-removal technologies, with launch planned for 2029.
- Leads
- Participants
- -
- Start Date
- 2029
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- August 13, 2026 at 19:21:37 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 13, 2026 at 19:21:37 UTC
Other
- Official Urls
- https://www.esa.int/Space_Safety/ClearSpace-1https://www.esa.int/Space_Safety/ClearSpace-1/ESA_advances_Clearspace-1_developmenthttps://www.esa.int/Space_Safety/Space_Safety_Programme_at_2025_Ministerial_Councilhttps://www.esa.int/Enabling_Support/Preparing_for_the_Future/Discovery_and_Preparation/Clean_and_eco-friendly_space