Active Debris Removal

Active Debris Removal (ADR) refers to efforts aimed at cleaning up space debris orbiting Earth. This debris includes defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments from collisions, which pose risks to operational spacecraft. ADR involves various techniques, such as using nets, harpoons, or robotic arms to capture and safely deorbit this debris, allowing it to burn up in the atmosphere. The goal is to reduce the risk of further collisions in space, ensuring safer operations for satellites, the International Space Station, and future space missions.