REMOVEDEBRIS

REMOVEDEBRIS is no longer on orbit
REMOVEDEBRIS is classified as:

• Experimental

NORAD ID: 43510
Int'l Code: 1998-067NT
Launch date: November 20, 1998
Source: United Kingdom (UK)
Launch site: TYURATAM MISSILE AND SPACE COMPLEX (TTMTR)
Decay date: 2021-12-04

REMOVEDEBRIS is a satellite research project intending to demonstrate various space debris removal technologies. Rather than engaging in active debris removal (ADR) of real space debris, the REMOVEDEBRIS mission plan is to test the efficacy of several ADR technologies on mock targets in low Earth orbit. In order to complete its planned experiments the platform is equipped with a net, a harpoon, a laser ranging instrument, a dragsail, and two CubeSats (miniature research satellites).

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Source of the keplerian elements: AFSPC