ELSA-M Multi-Client EOL Servicer
Astroscale U.S.
The world's first commercial End-of-Life servicer capable of removing multiple prepared satellites in a single mission using magnetic docking. ELSA-M completed CDR in March 2026 with Isar Aerospace as launch provider, targeting Eutelsat/OneWeb constellation.
Technical specifications
- Mission Status
- Under development (CDR completed March 16, 2026)
- Servicer Mass
- ~520 kg
- Target Orbit
- Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
- Capture Mechanism
- Magnetic docking via Docking Plate
- Multi-removal Capability
- Yes – multiple clients per mission
- Primary Customer
- Eutelsat (OneWeb constellation)
- Supporting Customers
- ESA, UK Space Agency
- Launch Provider
- Isar Aerospace (Spectrum rocket)
- CDR Completed
- March 16, 2026
About
ELSA-M is Astroscale’s first fully commercial End-of-Life (EOL) servicer, designed to demonstrate routine satellite removal services for the growing LEO constellation market. Building on magnetic capture technology validated by ELSA-d, ELSA-M enables removal of multiple prepared client satellites in a single mission — dramatically reducing cost per removal.
The servicer has a mass of approximately 520 kg and employs RPO to magnetically dock to client satellites equipped with Astroscale’s Docking Plate interface. Primary commercial customer is Eutelsat, targeting a OneWeb LEO satellite. The program has received support from the European Space Agency (ESA) and UK Space Agency (UKSA).
The development program passed Phase 1 Kick-Off in June 2024, Phase 3 and 4 Kick-Off in June 2025, and completed its Critical Design Review (CDR) on March 16, 2026 — the same day Isar Aerospace was selected as launch provider for the In-Orbit Demonstration mission.
Documentation
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