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There is little doubt that we are witnessing a rapid expansion of space activities, both in Earth orbits and outside Earth's sphere of influence. This is mostly driven by commercial activities: new and existing companies that are exploiting the "Resource Space" to deliver innovative product and services while making profits.
In order to use space efficiently, an infrastructure of logistics services will be necessary, in the same way it is on Earth. This would first of all ensure a safe and clean access to space, while supporting the long-term sustainability and profitability of commercial space activities.
D-Orbit has identified Deorbit Kits as an important building block for such a servicing and logistics infrastructure. Those kits can be installed potentially on any space asset, including debris, to move it from one orbit to another, increasing reusability, sustainability and reconfigurability of space resources. Kits are designed to be modular, so that can be adaptable to different mission scenarios, and can be transported to the target by a mothership. They can deliver services such as debris removal, end-of-life management, relocation, transportation, life extension.
