Orbit Recycling

Orbit Recycling
Description: Orbit Recycling is a German startup focused on mitigating space debris by removing defunct objects from Earth's orbit and transporting them to the Moon for recycling. The company aims to reclaim valuable materials, such as aluminum, from decommissioned spacecraft and repurpose them for constructing infrastructure in space, thereby promoting a sustainable circular space economy.
Vision:
To lead the development of a circular space economy where recycled materials from space debris are utilized to build and maintain space habitats and stations, contributing to long-term space sustainability.
Mission:
To transform space debris into valuable resources by recycling defunct orbital objects, reducing collision risks, and providing sustainable materials for space infrastructure.
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Key Milestones:
  • 2021 : Awarded the title of "Most Innovative Aluminium Recycling Company - Berlin" in the Recycling & Waste Management Awards by BUILD Magazine.
  • 2022 : Recognized as the "Most Innovative Aluminium Recycling Application Startup – Europe" in the European Enterprise Awards by EU Business News.
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  • Space Debris Recycling: Orbit Recycling specializes in the collection of space debris, particularly focusing on aluminum-rich defunct upper stages of rockets. The company transports these materials to the Moon, where they are processed and recycled into building materials for lunar infrastructure.
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