Emerging Technologies
Active Debris Removal
Active Debris Removal (ADR)
Active Debris Removal (ADR) (Active Debris Removal) — Technologies to capture and deorbit existing space debris. Methods include harpoons, nets, robotic arms, and magnetic capture. Astroscale's ADRAS-J demonstrated rendezvous with debris in 2024.
Frequently asked about Active Debris Removal
- What does Active Debris Removal mean in the space industry?
- Active Debris Removal (ADR): Technologies to capture and deorbit existing space debris. Methods include harpoons, nets, robotic arms, and magnetic capture. Astroscale's ADRAS-J demonstrated rendezvous with debris in 2024.
- What does Active Debris Removal stand for?
- Active Debris Removal stands for Active Debris Removal (ADR).
- What category of space terminology does Active Debris Removal belong to?
- Active Debris Removal is part of the Emerging Technologies category in space industry terminology.
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