About Astroscale in the UK

The UK has played a key role in Astroscale's growth. In 2017, it became the first country to support and license Astroscale's ELSA-d mission, recognising the value of in-orbit servicing and the capability that underpins it - Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO). This positioned the UK as a strategic base for Astroscale, attracting investment and building strong ties with the UK Space Agency, European Space Agency, UK Space Command, and Ministry of Defence.

Astroscale UK now employs nearly 250 people at its Harwell Campus site, leading spacecraft design, manufacturing, and missions like ELSA-M, which is a UK and world first mission to remove active debris from orbit and carry the Astra Carta Seal. Astroscale helps keep the UK at the forefront of space sustainability and operations.

Two Astroscale engineers in blue cleanroom suits and hair nets working on satellite components in a cleanroom

Together we can create an in-orbit economy and high-value jobs that will ensure space remains safe and sustainable for future generations.

Nick Shave
Managing Director, Astroscale Ltd.

Suppliers and Partners

Long before anything reaches orbit, spacecraft are brought to life across teams, companies, and disciplines. At Astroscale UK, our missions are shaped by a network of suppliers across the UK and Europe. Engineers, technicians, and specialists working on everything from propulsion and power to testing, software, and operations.

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Credentials

JOSCAR Compliant

Astroscale Ltd is a JOSCAR-accredited supplier, providing independent assurance that we meet the pre-qualification and compliance requirements expected by UK Aerospace, Defence, and security customers.

Astra Carta

Recognising the growing role of the private sector in space activity, the Astra Carta offers an ambitious roadmap for the private sector to lead the acceleration of sustainable practices across global space-related industries.

Carbon Reduction Plan

Astroscale Ltd ensures that sustainability is at the foundation of all that we do, in space and on Earth.

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Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

Astroscale Ltd ensures that we trade ethically, source responsibly, and work to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking throughout our organisation and in our supply chain.

Office Information

United Kingdom

Astroscale Ltd.

3-5 Zeus Building,
Harwell Science & Innovation Campus,
Rutherford Ave, Didcot OX11 0DF,
United Kingdom

Office phone number: 01865 648536

How to get here

By train: Didcot Parkway rail station is only five miles away, with direct services to Central London (Paddington) in under 45 minutes and Oxford City Centre in under 15 minutes. Frequent bus services, taxi’s and bike hire are available for onward travel to the campus.

By bus:

ST1 – Oxford, Broad Street direct via A34 to Harwell Campus
X24/X34/X35 – Didcot • Great Western Park • Harwell Campus then Wantage (X35) or Chilton and Newbury (X34)
43 – Oxford City Centre • Abingdon • Drayton • Steventon • Harwell Campus
94 – Didcot • East Hagbourne • Blewbury • West Hagbourne • Chilton • Harwell Campus

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Compliance

Carbon Reduction Plan

Astroscale Ltd ensures that sustainability is at the foundation of all that we do, in space and on Earth.

Join the Mission

By pioneering the technologies, policies, and markets that will shape tomorrow's orbital economy, our global team is working toward a secure and sustainable space environment for future generations.

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