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Astroscale

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commercialFounded 2013
www.astroscale.com
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Astroscale's Series A funding round in 2015 raised $7.7 million, marking a shift towards private-led innovation in Asia.

NARRATIVE FINANCIAL1/12/2026Japanese commercial firms as drivers of Japanese space policy

Astroscale, a subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings in Japan, received a new contract from the Ministry of Defense for research on satellite monitoring and defense technology for 1 billion yen on January 5.

ORG RELATIONSHIP1/5/2026アストロスケール、軌道上での「自国衛星の監視・防御技術の研究」で防衛省と契約–2025年2月に続き

Astroscale France plans to expand its team to 20 employees by the end of 2024.

NARRATIVE GROWTH8/6/2024Astroscale France Celebrates Milestone Year: Driving Innovation and Expanding Capabilities in Space Sustainability

The UKRefuel mission, in collaboration with ClearSpace and Astroscale, aims to launch a satellite refueling service to low Earth orbit by 2027.

NARRATIVE GROWTH7/22/2024UK Space Agency launches million£ grant to Orbit Fab

Astroscale reported a net loss of 9,260,000,000 JPY for the fiscal year that ended in April 2023.

NARRATIVE FINANCIAL6/6/2024Astroscale shares soar in Tokyo stock market debut

Astroscale reported a net loss of 9,260,000,000 JPY for the fiscal year ending April 2023.

NARRATIVE FINANCIAL5/1/2024Astroscale to go public on Tokyo exchange

Astroscale reported a net loss of 5,480,000,000 JPY for the fiscal year ending April 2022.

NARRATIVE FINANCIAL5/1/2024Astroscale to go public on Tokyo exchange

Astroscale plans to offer 20.8 million shares in its initial public offering.

NARRATIVE FINANCIAL5/1/2024Astroscale to go public on Tokyo exchange

Astroscale completed mission operations for the ELSA-d servicer and client spacecraft on 2024-01-24.

NARRATIVE GENERAL2/18/2024Electron launches Astroscale inspection satellite

Astroscale announced plans to launch LEXI in 2026.

NARRATIVE GROWTH1/17/2024Astroscale reveals concept of operations for its in-orbit refueling vehicle

Astroscale raised $76,000,000 in a Series G funding round, bringing its total funding for in-orbit servicing to more than $376,000,000.

NARRATIVE FINANCIAL3/8/2023Starfish Space raises $14 million for in-orbit servicers

Astroscale plans to launch a spacecraft on a Rocket Lab Electron early 2023 to inspect a discarded upper stage of a Japanese H2-A rocket under a JAXA contract called ADRAS-J.

NARRATIVE GROWTH2/27/2023Mitsubishi makes strategic investment in Astroscale’s $76 million funding round

Astroscale raised $76,000,000 in a Series G funding round.

NARRATIVE FINANCIAL2/27/2023Mitsubishi makes strategic investment in Astroscale’s $76 million funding round

As President and Managing Director of Astroscale Japan, Eddie Kato will work closely with the management teams of Astroscale Holdings Inc. and its U.S. and U.K. subsidiaries to drive the company’s growth.

NARRATIVE GOVERNANCE1/16/2023Astroscale Japan Appoints Eddie Kato as President and Managing Director

Astroscale plans to launch a commercial debris removal service for satellite operators soon after the in-orbit demonstration with a vision to make debris removal part of routine operations by 2030.

NARRATIVE GROWTH5/27/2022OneWeb, Astroscale, and the UK and European Space Agencies Partner to Launch Space Junk Servicer ELSA-M with €14.8 million Investment

OneWeb and Astroscale Ltd. will develop new spacecraft technology to safeguard the satellite economy supported in part by a €14.8 million investment.

NARRATIVE PLAN5/27/2022OneWeb, Astroscale, and the UK and European Space Agencies Partner to Launch Space Junk Servicer ELSA-M with €14.8 million Investment

AstroAgency won a contract with Astroscale for a client project at the start of 2022.

ORG RELATIONSHIP4/15/2022UK space specialists hit new heights with ten contract wins

Astroscale launched the first commercial in-orbit demonstrator ELSA-d at an altitude of 550 km.

NARRATIVE GENERAL3/10/2022Astroscale Awarded 800K Euro ESA Contract to Boost Collision Avoidance Maneuver Capability on Congested Orbital Highways

Astroscale won a contract from the U.K. Space Agency to study the removal of two defunct satellites from low Earth orbit by 2025.

ORG RELATIONSHIP1/6/2022Space debris expert warns U.S. ‘woefully behind’ in efforts to clean up junk in orbit

Nobuhiro Matsuyama will work closely with Astroscale’s CEO and global management team to implement the company’s strategy to achieve business expansion and profitable growth.

NARRATIVE GOVERNANCE12/16/2021Astroscale Strengthens Management Team with CFO Appointment
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