Satellite projects set to clean up low-Earth orbit - in pictures

  • Space debris including dead satellites pose threats to vital tech orbiting Earth. ClearSpace has developed a device to tackle the issue. Photo: ClearSpace
    Space debris including dead satellites pose threats to vital tech orbiting Earth. ClearSpace has developed a device to tackle the issue. Photo: ClearSpace
  • Astroscale has developed a project to remove space debris. Photo: Astroscale
    Astroscale has developed a project to remove space debris. Photo: Astroscale
  • The company's satellite has a flexible arm that will carry debris to a decaying orbit safely. Photo: Astroscale
    The company's satellite has a flexible arm that will carry debris to a decaying orbit safely. Photo: Astroscale
  • The Astroscale device uses a magnetic docking system, so defunct satellites can be captured and removed from orbit. Photo: Astroscale
    The Astroscale device uses a magnetic docking system, so defunct satellites can be captured and removed from orbit. Photo: Astroscale
  • The company wants future satellites to include a magnetic docking plate that will make it easier to clean up low-Earth orbit. Photo: Astroscale
    The company wants future satellites to include a magnetic docking plate that will make it easier to clean up low-Earth orbit. Photo: Astroscale
  • The Astroscale satellite. It is scheduled to be launched in 2026. Photo: Astroscale
    The Astroscale satellite. It is scheduled to be launched in 2026. Photo: Astroscale