The British Ministry of Defense awarded a $20 million contract to Astroscale to develop a military satellite called LEDA. This satellite is designed to investigate and deal with potential threats in orbit. As part of this program, Astroscale, together with BAE Systems and Petah Kosmos, will design, launch and operate a satellite capable of approaching and maneuvering close to other spacecraft. Astroscale already has experience in performing similar operations. In 2021, the company's ELSA-d spacecraft demonstrated the ability to approach and capture a satellite using magnets. And in 2024, the ADRAS-J spacecraft came within 15 meters of a Japanese Marquette spent fuel stage and examined it in detail (photo). At the same time, the company is developing a system called Orpheus for Britain, which consists of two small satellites that will perform joint maneuvers next to each other to check the state of space. The launch of these satellites is planned for 2027./Hagana blog.

The British Ministry of Defense awarded a $20 million contract to Astroscale to develop a military satellite called LEDA. This satellite is designed to investigate and deal with potential threats in orbit. As part of this program, Astroscale, together with BAE Systems and Petah Kosmos, will design, launch and operate a satellite capable of approaching and maneuvering close to other spacecraft. Astroscale already has experience in performing similar operations. In 2021, the company's ELSA-d spacecraft demonstrated the ability to approach and capture a satellite using magnets. And in 2024, the ADRAS-J spacecraft came within 15 meters of a Japanese Marquette spent fuel stage and examined it in detail (photo). At the same time, the company is developing a system called Orpheus for Britain, which consists of two small satellites that will perform joint maneuvers next to each other to check the state of space. The launch of these satellites is planned for 2027./Hagana blog.