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August 27, 2021

ELSA-d space cleaning satellite. Astroscale PR photo

The world's first space cleaning satellite, Astroscale's ELSA-d successfully demonstrated magnetic attachment to a malfunctioning satellite

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ELSA-d, which was successfully launched into space during March 2021, consisted of two satellites: a service satellite (~ 175 kg) and a 'client' satellite (~ 17 kg) that simulates space debris, which were launched side by side. The service satellite was developed to safely remove pieces of space debris from orbit and is equipped with technologies that allow it to locate and connect safely to objects moving in space through a magnetic docking mechanism.
Scrapping cars for the purpose of recycling the materials. Illustration: depositphotos.com

In the background of the climate crisis: the Ministry of Economy will provide assistance to Israeli companies that export solutions for recycling and reusing waste in industry

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In a call published by the ministry, "Israeli companies that have a service, a tangible product, a technological product or a prototype ready for export in the field of waste recycling and industrial by-products" are invited to respond to the challenge
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