https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/giant-robotic-claws-will-grab-dead-satellites-in-spaceContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/giant-robotic-claws-will-grab-dead-satellites-in-spacehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/giant-robotic-claws-will-grab-dead-satellites-in-space#u161310Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:02:46 +0000Britain is planning an active space debris removal mission using giant robotic claws to grab defunct satellites and drag them into Earth's atmosphere to disintegrate. The project is backed by an investment of approximately $80 million to $81 million, or £61 million. The spacecraft will target two dead satellites in an effort to tackle the growing crisis of orbital junk. The mission is slated to launch in 2029 and reach completion by 2032. Members of the public are also able to help name the first-of-its-kind mission.Why it mattersEarth's orbit has become increasingly crowded with def