Will France’s new ESA‑backed in‑orbit servicing mission ('PRELUDE') perform its first operational debris‑capture demonstration by end of 2026?

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YES if the PRELUDE mission conducts at least one successful capture of space debris (in‑orbit servicing demonstration) before December 31, 2026, as confirmed by ESA or ClearSpace. NO if no such successful capture occurs by that date.