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Building a circular economy in space: ESA studies pave the way


ESA's goal to implement a circular economy in space by 2040 requires innovative approaches to in-orbit servicing, manufacturing and recycling. The recent System Studies for the Circular Economy in Space campaign, funded by the Preparation element of ESA's Basic Activities, resulted in four pre-Phase A mission studies that explore how Europe can move towards treating orbital space as a finite resource.

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