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The LEOSWEEP project aims to demonstrate the feasibility of removing space debris, specifically Ukrainian rocket upper stages, using the Ion Beam Shepherd technology. It focuses on proving the economic viability and developing a legal framework for large-scale debris removal efforts in low Earth orbit.
The total mass of space debris in the low Earth orbit region is estimated to be close to 2,500 tons.
About half of this mass is composed by rocket upper stages clustered in high inclination orbital regions.
Because they are grouped in a relatively small number of families, acquiring the capability to deorbit just a few upper stage types would lead the way towards the elimination of hundreds of tons of debris material in the future.
The goal of the LEOSWEEP project (improving Low Earth Orbit Secu…
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Spain, Madrid
Type: University / higher education
Activity type: Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
SME: No
Germany, Giessen
Type: SME
Activity type: Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
SME: Yes
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