This project focuses on developing a robotic system for the autonomous removal of space debris from Earth's orbit. The system will use advanced sensors and algorithms to identify and capture debris, and then safely dispose of it in a designated area. The system will be designed to operate autonomously, with minimal human
Space debris are defunct human-made objects in space – principally in Earth orbit – which no longer serve a useful function. These include derelict spacecraft, mission-related debris, and fragmentation debris from the breakup of derelict rocket bodies and spacecraft. In addition to derelict human-made objects left in orbit, space debris includes fragments from disintegration, erosion, or collisions; solidified liquids expelled from spacecraft; unburned particles from solid rocket motors; and even paint flecks. Space debris represents a risk to spacecraft.