<p>➀ The UK Space Agency launched a £75.6 million tender for an Active Debris Removal mission to capture and de-orbit two defunct satellites using robotic and autonomous spacecraft technology; </p><p>➁ The initiative marks a shift from grants to competitive contracts, aiming to stimulate private investment in space sustainability; </p><p>➂ The mission addresses the growing threat of space debris, which endangers critical satellite infrastructure supporting GPS, weather forecasting, and national security.</p>