Florida startup Satellite Orbital Access and Removal (SOAR) has partnered with the University of Texas, El Paso, to develop a passive system for capturing small space debris, which poses significant risks to satellites. The project, known as the Passive Orbital Debris Removal System (PODRS), aims to address the growing problem of orbital debris, particularly as the number of satellites in low-Earth orbit increases.
The partnership between startup SOAR and the University of Texas aims to address the growing challenge of small space debris by developing the Passive Orbital Debris Removal System (PODRS). This rotating, multi-panel structure targets debris under 10 centimeters, a critical yet largely untracked threat to satellites. For professionals in space tech and commercial space, investing in or collaborating with companies like SOAR could be crucial as demand for debris mitigation solutions rises with increased satellite deployments and orbital activities.