Astroscale UK Achieves Security Certification for Space Debris Mission

• •Astroscale UK achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification on September 30, 2026.
• •The certification enhances Astroscale's ability to manage sensitive information for its space missions.
• •ELSA-M is set to be the world's first active debris removal mission.

Astroscale UK has secured ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification after a 20-month effort, enabling it to work on its ELSA-M debris removal mission and the UK Ministry of Defence's Orpheus program. The certification, achieved on September 30, 2026, demonstrates the company's commitment to managing sensitive information and addressing risks, including those related to artificial intelligence. ELSA-M aims to capture and remove space debris, marking it as the world's first active debris removal mission. The company has previously tested its technologies through missions like ELSA-d and ADRAS-J, which involved close proximity operations with other spacecraft. This certification is expected to bolster confidence among customers and government partners regarding Astroscale's handling of sensitive data. The company is also focused on developing capabilities for servicing satellites in orbit, which is increasingly important for space security.