Scientists create the world's first 'space grabber' to rescue old satellites

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1. Fri, 16 October 2026

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   • dailystar.co.uk20:59first to report
     Scientists create the world's first 'space grabber' to rescue old satellites

     The gizmo is bringing the old satellites back to Earth safely or burning them up on entry and cleaning up the 'junkyard' in orbit. Experts say space debris is a real risk

2. Mon, 19 October 2026

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   • dailygalaxy.com14:15
     The UK Is Building a Four-Armed Robot to Hunt Down Dangerous Space Junk Orbiting Earth

     A British mission planned for 2029 will use a four-armed spacecraft to capture dead satellites and remove them from orbit.

3. Sun, 25 October 2026

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   • Google News - Top Stories12:54
     Giant robotic claws will grab dead satellites in space

     Giant robotic claws will grab dead satellites in space Fox News Reg readers land on 'Binface' as name for UK space cleanup mission The Register $80 million mission aims to tackle the space junk crisis New Atlas

4. Wed, 28 October 2026

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   • Telegram.hr (Croatia)07:53
     Britanci šalju u orbitu ogromne hvataljke koje čiste svemirski otpad

     Lansiranje letjelice planirano je u 2029. godini iz Škotske

   • Times of India21:29
     UK plans robotic claws to pull dead satellites out of orbit in 2029

     In a groundbreaking initiative, the UK plans to unveil a pioneering spacecraft in 2029, designed specifically for the cleanup of space debris. Utilizing advanced robotic arms, the mission aims to snatch up and incinerate inactive satellites, tackling the escalating issue of orbital pollution that threatens current satellite operations. A nationwide competition to name the spacecraft is in progress, underscoring the project's significance in fostering sustainable space practices.