Revolutionising In-Orbit Servicing & Manufacture
Join us in creating a sustainable circular space economy
The Problem
In-Orbit Servicing and Manufacturing (IOSM)
With the goal to reach further into space and increase the efficiency of existing technologies, it will be necessary to manufacture in the space environment.
Research shows that there are a number of terrestrial and extra-terrestrial benefits to IOSM due to the unique operational environment:
High purity vacuum
High/low temperatures
Microgravity
Remote location
However, a key limitation is the cost and size restrictions associated with launching the necessary materials into orbit.
Space Debris
What would you say if I told you that you wont be able to use navigation apps? Or your ability to communicate globally will be significantly impacted? Well, these services are provided by satellites and if we don’t address the critical issue with space debris, we risk losing access to them due to in-orbit collisions.
With the increased commercialisation of space there has been a rapid increase in the number of satellites being launched, further increasing orbital congestion. Despite the UN endorsed 'Space Debris Mitigation Guidelines', the space debris issue continues to grow. We must do more.
The common approach to dealing with space debris is currently by de-orbit, allowing it to burn up in the atmosphere. However, considering the monetary and environmental cost to get this material into space in the first place, and that the environmental impact from burn-up is currently unknown, this approach is unsustainable.
Our Solution
Make Orbit is looking to be the go-to-service for dealing with space debris. By recycling satellites and debris in-orbit, we will create a circular space economy, reducing the environmental impact from launch and de-orbit operations.
Recycling in-orbit will also ensure a steady supply of raw material for our IOSM operations, providing significant cost savings by reducing launch requirements. All un-recyclable material will be safely returned to Earth where it will re-enter the terrestrial supply chain, ensuring access for future generations.
Our mission supports the European Space Agencies goal of achieving 'Zero Debris' by 2030 and implementing a circular space economy by 2050.
In-Orbit Recycling
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