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ASTROSCALE PTE. LTD. and Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to pursue joint opportunities in areas of innovative on-orbit technologies and missions designed to safeguard the orbital environment for future generations. They have agreed to long-term strategic cooperation that further positions the companies to compete globally in the growing small satellite and orbital debris removal markets. As a first step, ASTROSCALE has contracted SSTL to supply a “Target” satellite and avionics for its inaugural End-of-Life Service by ASTROSCALE-demonstration mission, which will simulate capture of orbital debris and is designed to validate key technologies for end-of-life spacecraft retrieval and disposal services. ASTROSCALE hopes to establish a long-term presence in the UK, starting with the establishment earlier this year of an office and mission control centre in Harwell. This cooperation will lead to further investment in the UK, including potential establishment of a supply chain. www.sstl.co.uk
