Robot model
ClearSpace-1
ESA-commissioned debris-capture servicer using a multi-arm claw to rendezvous with and capture an uncontrolled object for deorbit (planned ~2029).
- Manufacturer
- ClearSpace
- Form factor
- space
- Maturity
- research
- Lifecycle
- active
- Website
- clearspace.today ↗
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Key facts
Focus
Robot
ESA contract
Mission
Launch
Target
Specs
Role
Status
Autonomy
Data & sources
Web sources
2
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Pricing
No verified price is on record for ClearSpace-1. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.
ClearSpace-1 on the deployment map
Where ClearSpace-1 is verified operating. Explore the deployment map by place and type.
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Verified media addedVerifiedJun 7, 2026
Space Debris
- Record createdJun 5, 2026
Added to the verified registry
Safety record
No incidents on record for ClearSpace-1.
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Sources (2)
Common questions
- What is ClearSpace-1?
- ESA-commissioned debris-capture servicer using a multi-arm claw to rendezvous with and capture an uncontrolled object for deorbit (planned ~2029).
- How much does ClearSpace-1 cost?
- ClearSpace-1's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for ClearSpace-1 from ClearSpace. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
- Is ClearSpace-1 actually deployed in the real world?
- ClearSpace-1 is at the research stage: it exists, but DEPLOY has no verified real-world deployment on record. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.
- Who makes ClearSpace-1?
- ClearSpace-1 is made by ClearSpace, based in Renens, Switzerland, founded in 2018.
- Can you buy ClearSpace-1?
- ClearSpace-1 is at research stage and is not yet available for sale.
- What are alternatives to ClearSpace-1?
- On the DEPLOY registry, comparable space robots to ClearSpace-1 include Chang'e Lander, Mira, W-Series Capsule, Astrobee.
- How does ClearSpace-1 compare to Chang'e Lander?
- ClearSpace-1 and Chang'e Lander (China National Space Administration · 4 deployments) are both space robots on the DEPLOY registry. ClearSpace-1 has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
- Is ClearSpace-1 a top space?
- On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, ClearSpace-1 ranks in roughly the top 100% of space models tracked by the registry.
- What is ClearSpace-1's maturity stage?
- ClearSpace-1 is at the research stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Research stage means active development without commercial deployments on file.
- Where is ClearSpace-1 deployed?
- No verified deployments of ClearSpace-1 are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.
- Is ClearSpace-1 safe?
- ClearSpace-1 has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-12
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-07-12
Maturity + lifecycle
Maturity stage: research
Lifecycle: active
Architectural position
Cohort: space
Sources by quality tier
- 2
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for ClearSpace-1.Recent coverage
ClearSpace-1 in third-party press
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning ClearSpace-1 from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /models/clearspace-1.md
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/models/a0c1a058-1c87-4829-a080-249d59d58e06
- Revision history: /models/clearspace-1/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Reality vs attention
ClearSpace-1 draws attention at the 5th percentile but verifies reality at the insufficient-data level among space robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Thin deployment record; scale validation still in progress.
Signal flags
Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Jul 21, 2026