In a major step towards pushing for a more sustainable space environment, Dawn Aerospace and Cosmoserve Space have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to partner on enabling sustainable and scalable in-space servicing through refuelling and debris removal technologies. 

The strategic MoU expresses both parties’ intent to explore future collaboration on integrating Dawn’s refuellable propulsion systems and in-space refuelling service; Loop, with Cosmoserve Space’s debris capture and removal missions. This partnership is grounded in a shared vision to enable sustainable and scalable in-space servicing, ushering in a new era for the space industry.

“Replacing toxic hydrazine-based propulsion systems has been our first major step to allow more sustainable and scalable propulsion in space. However, to facilitate a fully sustainable space industry with in-orbit servicing, in-space refuelling is vital. This is why we are excited at the opportunity to work with Cosmoserve Space, as this is a key step towards enabling a circular space economy, where satellites and servicing vehicles can be refuelled and redeployed instead of replaced”, said Jeroen Wink, Co-founder and CRO of Dawn Aerospace.

Active debris removal represents one of the most complex challenges in space operations, requiring precise maneuvering, extended mission durations, and reliable propulsion systems. By combining Dawn Aerospace’s refuelling and propulsion capabilities with Cosmoserve Space’s debris-removal platforms, the partnership aims to enhance mission endurance and reduce the environmental impact of space activity.

“Dawn’s in-space propulsion solutions are a natural complement to our debris removal technology,” said Chiranjeevi Phanindra, Founder and CEO of Cosmoserve Space. “Through this collaboration, we can explore the utilisation of Dawn’s systems in our in-space re-fueling depot – the Mothercraft for cost-effective and sustainable debris removal missions, ultimately helping preserve the usability of near-Earth space for future generations.” The key focus area of the MoU includes the investigation of technical interfaces, operational synergies and potential future missions, using the core technologies of both companies.

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