UK Space Agency Awards SBRI Active Debris Removal Mission Technology Development Phase 2 to Astroscale and ClearSpace Today
UK SPACE AGENCY · Awarded contract
AwardedUK Space Agency Awards SBRI Active Debris Removal Mission Technology Development Phase 2 to Astroscale and ClearSpace Today
Awarded 04 Jul 2024
Awarded04 Jul 2024
Value£4,699,758.00
AgencyUK SPACE AGENCY
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Ended 1y 7mo ago9mo term
Awarded 4 July 2024Expired 30 Mar 2025
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UK Space Agency awarded a contract to Astroscale Ltd and ClearSpace Today Ltd for the second phase of the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) competition on UK National Active Debris Removal (ADR) mission technology development.
The competition aimed to undertake research and technology development to de-risk national ADR mission concepts, with applicants submitting mission designs compliant with UKSA ADR requirements, identifying top risk areas, and delivering risk reduction activities to enhance technology readiness levels.
Up to £4.7m inclusive of VAT was allocated, funding a maximum of two projects, each up to £2.35m inclusive of VAT, to be delivered by 31st March 2025.
The contract value was $4,699,758 AUD.
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