Service-Oriented Approach to Active Debris Removal

Evaluation of the feasibility of an Active Debris Removal mission;

Definition of  a  business  model  for  the  implementation  of  the  ADR mission;

Definition of a business  plan  for future  ADR  missions  and  technology roadmaps for the removal of large debris from space.

Versatile Autonomous Concept (VAC)

In view of an autonomous access to space, a Versatile Autonomous concept (VAC) based on the ATV know-how has been considered. Aviospace has been involved in VAC phase A/B1 for design activities on Capture mechanisms and operations, and Sensors & GNC for proximity operations.