In-orbit servicers get UK funds to help shape new regulations
Published on December 23, 2024
The British government is funding a group of in-orbit servicing ventures to help develop ground rules for their planned rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO).
The British subsidiaries of Japan-based Astroscale, Switzerland’s ClearSpace, and D-Orbit of Italy said Dec. 23 they jointly secured 690,000 British pounds ($869,000) from the U.K. Department for Science, Innovation and Technology for an initial “regulatory sandbox” phase.