ADR mission launchpad
The UK Space Agency is on mission to clean up space
In 2029, the UK Space Agency are launching a pioneering mission that aims to tackle the growing problem of space debris. The Active Debris Removal (ADR) mission is a world-first, using a spacecraft with giant robotic claws to grab defunct satellites and pull them out of orbit.
Use the buttons below to find out everything you need to know about the UK Space Agency's ADR mission. Explore our resource pack, take our quiz, or find out how you could give a name to this space clean-up operation.
