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June 15, 2016

Europe Develops Self-removal Technology for Spacecraft
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 14, 2016
A new European project has an ambitious goal of cleaning up space for future generations. The Technology for Self-Removal of Spacecraft (TeSeR) program, that was introduced in May 2016, will develop a prototype for a module which will ensure that a defunct spacecraft possesses no danger for other vehicles in space. The project is financed by the European Union's (EU) Horizon 2020 research and innovation program. Led by Airbus Defence and Space, TeSeR will receive EU funding of more than $3.1 milli ... read more

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