Help Name the UK's First National Space Mission
The UK is taking a significant step towards tackling the growing challenge of space debris, with the UK Space Agency announcing its first national Active Debris Removal (ADR) mission.
The pioneering mission will remove two defunct satellites from orbit, helping to reduce the risks posed by space debris and protect the satellite services that support everyday activities, from communications and navigation to weather forecasting.
Backed by more than £60 million of government investment, the mission will demonstrate UK leadership in the rapidly growing field of space sustainability and in-orbit services. It also represents a major milestone for the UK space sector as the country develops the technologies and expertise needed to support a safer and more sustainable space environment.
To mark the launch of the mission, the UK Space Agency is inviting the public to help make history by suggesting a name for the spacecraft. The winning entry will become part of the mission and the UK's growing space story.
The competition offers a unique opportunity for space enthusiasts, students and the wider public to play a small part in a mission that could help shape the future of sustainable space operations.
Find out more
🔗 Read about the mission announcement: World-first mission puts UK expertise to work to help clean up space
🔗 Enter the competition: Name the UK Space Agency's First National Mission
