https://spacewatch.global/tag/nick-shave/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:42:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/nick-shave/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/04/astroscale-uk-completes-critical-design-review-for-orpheus-space-domain-awareness-mission/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:42:53 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=72746 Astroscale UK has successfully completed the Critical Design Review for the UK Ministry of Defense’s Orpheus mission, marking a major milestone in delivering new UK capability in support of Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR). ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/03/isar-aerospace-to-launch-astroscales-elsa-m-debris-removal-mission-aboard-its-spectrum-vehicle/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=72081 Isar Aerospace has signed a launch contract with Astroscale U.K. for the launch of the latter's ‘ELSA-M’ In-Orbit Demonstration mission aboard Isar Aerospace's 'Spectrum' vehicle from the company's launch pad at the Andøya Space Center. During the mission, Astroscale's 520 kg 'ELSA-M' spacecraft will capture and remove a decommissioned Eutelsat OneWeb satellite, promoting a sustainable space environment and contributing to the growth of a circular economy in space. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/01/astroscale-uk-wins-esa-contract-for-a-world-first-in-orbit-refurbishment-and-upgrading-service-irus/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=70377 Astroscale UK has won a EUR 399,000 Phase A ESA contract to lead the design of the In-Orbit Refurbishment and Upgrading Service (IRUS), a pioneering mission concept that will enable upgrade, repair, and extension of satellites in orbit. The eight-month Phase A study contract intends to develop the technical groundwork and commercial case for in-orbit refurbishment and upgrading services.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/08/uk-space-agency-to-join-uk-department-of-science-innovation-and-technology/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=67328 The UK Space Agency is joining the DSIT by April 2026 towards streamlining support for the UK’s growing space industry. The move is part of the UK Government’s Plan for Change to cut red tape and make Whitehall more agile and efficient, while putting public accountability at the heart of decision-making. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/08/clearspace-welcomes-uk-governments-publication-of-stage-1-rpo-sandbox-report/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 06:00:03 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=67260 ClearSpace has welcomed the Stage 1 Independent Public Report on the Regulatory Sandbox for RPO. The report highlights ClearSpace’s joint leadership, alongside Astroscale and D-Orbit, in delivering the first stage of this innovative regulatory tool designed to advance UK space policy and practice.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/07/uk-space-conference-2025-nick-shave-on-dual-use-sustainability-uks-strategic-space-push/ Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=66300 In this Space Café Clip, Torsten Kriening had the privilege of speaking with Nick Shave, Managing Director of Astroscale UK, and a leading voice on space sustainability, dual-use innovation, and the future of the UK space sector.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/06/astroscale-uk-and-open-cosmos-win-uk-defence-contract-for-space-situational-awareness/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65795 DSTL UK has awarded Open Cosmos and Astroscale Ltd a contract worth £5.15 million to enhance the understanding of space weather and improve space situational awareness (SSA). Open Cosmos will subsequently partner with Astroscale UK to design and build two near-identical Orpheus satellites that the company will operate for the mission.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/06/astroscales-elsa-m-spacecraft-completes-critical-design-review-to-launch-in-2026/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65616 Astroscale UK has successfully completed the Critical Design Review for the ELSA-M In-Orbit Demonstration spacecraft. Set to launch in 2026, ELSA-M will be the world’s first commercial end-of-life service for prepared satellites. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/04/space-symposium-2025-nick-shave/ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=64790 At the 40th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Torsten Kriening had the opportunity to speak with Nick Shave, CEO of Astroscale UK, about evolving threats in orbit and the role Astroscale is playing in the defense and resilience of space infrastructure.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/02/astroscale-uk-debris-removal-mission-completes-mid-term-review/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=63849 Astroscale Ltd. has completed the Mid-Term Review of the current development phase for the UK Active Debris Removal (ADR) mission with the UK Space Agency (UKSA)]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/02/astroscale-uks-second-generation-docking-plate-gains-flight-heritage/ Thu, 06 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=63750 Astroscale UK Inc., is celebrating a major milestone as its second-generation (Gen 2) docking plate has successfully entered space for the first time. The docking plate was aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-12 rideshare mission, which lifted off on 14 January, 2025]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/12/uk-companies-form-consortium-towards-national-rpo-capabilities/ Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=63048 ClearSpace, Astroscale and D-Orbit have jointly secured GBP 691,000 from the UK government’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) for a Regulatory Sandbox project to test innovative Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) missions. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/10/iac-2024-nobu-okada-and-nick-shave-of-astroscale-on-active-debris-removal/ Mon, 21 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=61816 At the 75th IAC in Milan, Astroscale CEO Nobu Okada and Managing Director Nick Shave discussed the company's pioneering efforts in space debris removal. Astroscale aims to create a circular economy in space, with two missions: the first deep removal technology demonstration and the world's first real debris inspection satellite.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/10/iac-milan-16-oct-2024-spacewatch-global-morning-show/ Wed, 16 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=61708 Welcome to the IAC 2024 from Milan. Our Morning Show with Dr. Emma Gatti and Torsten Kriening provides you with interesting insights and outlooks on today's event. In-depth but still entertaining.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/08/airbus-and-astroscale-uk-partner-on-in-orbit-servicing/ Wed, 14 Aug 2024 06:00:30 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56562 Airbus Defence and Space Limited and Astroscale Limited ("Astroscale UK") have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore collaborative opportunities in the field of in-orbit servicing and space debris removal. This strategic partnership aims to leverage the strengths and capabilities of both companies to address the growing challenges of space sustainability and satellite longevity, with a particular focus on advancing the UK’s efforts in the in-orbit servicing and manufacturing industry and building a circular economy in space.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/07/new-immersive-simulator-game-for-space-protection/ Wed, 31 Jul 2024 06:00:50 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56372 Astroscale Ltd ("Astroscale UK"), a subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings Inc ("Astroscale") has announced the launch of its new awareness-raising tool, the "SPACE PROTECTOR by Astroscale" simulator game. SPACE PROTECTOR is an immersive simulation that puts players in the role of a satellite operations engineer with the task of capturing inactive satellites using advanced robotics in a realistic space environment]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/04/astroscale-uk-completes-pdr-phase-for-cosmic-mission/ Wed, 24 Apr 2024 06:00:26 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54846 Astroscale Ltd. ("Astroscale UK"), a subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings Inc, announces the successful completion of the Preliminary Design Review phase with the UK Space Agency (UKSA) for its national Active Debris Removal (ADR) mission, COSMIC (Cleaning Outer Space Mission through Innovative Capture). The Company also recently partnered with Space Trash Signs, an initiative to visualize the consequences of space debris on different aspects of life on Earth – highlighting the imperative need for missions such as COSMIC.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/03/astroscale-on-course-for-first-uk-national-space-debris-removal/ Tue, 07 Mar 2023 13:00:33 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=47034 Astroscale Ltd., the UK & Europe subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings Inc., has disclosed how its Active Debris Removal (ADR) servicer can help secure the economic and environmental future of space through the UK’s first national mission to remove space debris. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/01/astroscale-limited-appoints-andrew-faiola-as-commercial-director/ Thu, 26 Jan 2023 07:00:38 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=46215 Astroscale Limited, the UK and European subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings Inc., has announced Andrew Faiola as Commercial Director, effective immediately. Based in the UK, Faiola is responsible for leading Astroscale Limited's commercial sales, business development, and marketing activities as the company aims towards making in-orbit servicing, including debris removal, routine by 2030.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/06/astroscale-announces-new-managing-director-nick-shave/ Wed, 01 Jun 2022 06:00:52 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=41233 Satellite servicing and long-term orbital sustainability company Astroscale, announced its new Managing Director effective from today in the person of Nick Shave. Shave will succeed John Auburn. Prior to his appointment, Shave was VP of Strategic Programmes at Inmarsat, and he is the current Chair of UKspace.]]>