On September 22, 2026, the European Space Agency (ESA) signed a Phoenix contract with ClearSpace Luxembourg to advance a spacecraft and commercial service for satellites in geostationary orbit. The agreement funds a development phase, not a completed orbital servicing mission. ESA announced it the next day as part of an effort to support recurring European services rather than a single demonstration.
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