Day 6: 6 months of the LOOP Mission The LOOP mission, led by Growbotics Space in collaboration with Thales Alenia Space, and 3Keel proposes to develop a comprehensive strategy for refurbishing satellites in Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) and advancing circular economy principles in a commercially viable way. This project is funded by the European Space Agency - ESA Open Space Innovation Platform (OSIP) as part of the System Studies for the Circular Economy in Space Campaign. 📖 This study encompasses the design of satellites optimised for refurbishment, identification of valuable servicing processes, conceptualisation of new satellite architectures, and development of circular design principles for space. Key components of the proposed mission include the design of satellite subsystems that allow for seamless upgrades, such as robotic tools, standardised interfaces, and modular architectures. By establishing a framework for circular design and refurbishment in space, this mission represents a crucial first step towards realising a circular in-orbit economy and unlocking the full commercial potential of GEO infrastructure. 🎄 Over the next two weeks, we want to share with you our journey, vision, and the exciting projects our team has been tirelessly working on since our inception in 2022. 🎄 📞 If you're looking to collaborate with us on future research and development, contact us at hello@growbotics.space #12DaysofGrowbotics #SpaceSustainability #SpaceTech
