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Astroscale

JP
commercialFounded 2013
www.astroscale.com
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Astroscale performed the first release and capture of a client spacecraft on ELSA-d on 2021-08-25 by deploying the small client spacecraft from the main spacecraft and then capturing it using a magnetic mechanism.

Mentioned as: AstroscaleOrg RelationshipSep 23, 2021Rocket Lab to launch Astroscale inspection satellite

Rocket Lab won a contract from Astroscale for the launch of the Active Debris Removal by Astroscale-Japan (ADRAS-J) spacecraft on 2021-09-21.

Mentioned as: AstroscaleNarrative GeneralSep 23, 2021Rocket Lab to launch Astroscale inspection satellite

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) awarded Tokyo-based Astroscale a contract in 2020 for the ADRAS-J mission as part of its two-phase Commercial Removal of Debris Demonstration project.

Mentioned as: AstroscaleOrg RelationshipSep 23, 2021Rocket Lab to launch Astroscale inspection satellite

Astroscale Japan signed an agreement with Rocket Lab USA, Inc. to launch the Active Debris Removal by Astroscale-Japan (ADRAS-J) spacecraft.

Mentioned as: Astroscale JapanOrg RelationshipSep 21, 2021Astroscale Selects Rocket Lab to Launch Phase I of JAXA’s Debris Removal Demonstration Project

Astroscale’s End-of-Life Services by Astroscale-demonstration (ELSA-d) successfully tested its magnetic capture system on Wednesday, 2021-08-25 (UTC).

Mentioned as: AstroscaleOrg RelationshipSep 7, 2021Astroscale’s Safe Magnetic Catch In Space

Astroscale’s U.S. office opened in April 2019 and now has 30 to 35 people working on the life-extension program.

Mentioned as: AstroscaleOrg RelationshipAug 25, 2021Astroscale complete first test of satellite capture technology

Astroscale’s ELSA-d tested its magnetic capture system to capture its client spacecraft on Wednesday, 2021-08-25 (UTC).

Mentioned as: AstroscaleOrg RelationshipAug 25, 2021Astroscale Successfully Demos The ELSA-d End-Of-Life Services Spacecraft

Astroscale performed a test of its End-of-Life Services by Astroscale-demonstration (ELSA-d) spacecraft on 2021-08-25.

Mentioned as: AstroscaleNarrative GeneralAug 25, 2021Astroscale complete first test of satellite capture technology

Astroscale’s End-of-Life Services by Astroscale-demonstration (ELSA-d) successfully tested its ability to capture its client spacecraft using the servicer’s magnetic capture system on 2021-08-25 (UTC).

Mentioned as: AstroscaleNarrative GeneralAug 25, 2021Astroscale’s ELSA-d Successfully Demonstrates Repeated Magnetic Capture

Astroscale’s ELSA-d successfully captured its client spacecraft using the servicer’s magnetic capture system during the 2021-08-25 (UTC) demonstration.

Mentioned as: AstroscaleNarrative GeneralAug 25, 2021Astroscale Successfully Demos The ELSA-d End-Of-Life Services Spacecraft

Astroscale is developing a servicer spacecraft called Life Extension In-Orbit to dock with geostationary satellites and take over stationkeeping and attitude control similar to Northrop Grumman’s Mission Extension Vehicle.

Mentioned as: AstroscaleOrg RelationshipAug 25, 2021Astroscale complete first test of satellite capture technology

Astroscale launched two spacecraft for the ELSA-d mission on 2021-03-22 aboard a Soyuz-2 rocket and they are performing tests in preparation for a series of maneuvers 2021 to demonstrate the company’s capabilities.

Mentioned as: AstroscaleOrg RelationshipAug 11, 2021Ground station collaboration paving way for pioneering space missions

Astroscale’s ground station in Japan is cooperating with ground stations operated by U.S.-based Atlas Space Operations and Viasat, Norway-based KSAT, and Sweden’s SSC.

Mentioned as: AstroscaleOrg RelationshipAug 11, 2021Ground station collaboration paving way for pioneering space missions

Two companies, including Astroscale Inc., were selected for the 2019-10-01 supplementary program to develop extravehicular robotic arm and hand technologies.

Mentioned as: AstroscaleOrg RelationshipJul 27, 2021アストロスケール、経済産業省より宇宙船外汎用作業ロボットアーム・ハンド技術開発を受託

Astroscale Inc. is a subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings that manufactures and develops satellites.

Mentioned as: AstroscaleNarrative GeneralJul 27, 2021アストロスケール、三菱重工と軌道上デブリ除去に関するMOUを締結 宇宙の持続利用を目指し、環境改善のための協議を開始

Astroscale Inc. will work to establish business models and address legal and regulatory issues related to debris removal and on-orbit services.

Mentioned as: Astroscale Inc.Technical ProductJul 27, 2021アストロスケール、三菱重工と軌道上デブリ除去に関するMOUを締結 宇宙の持続利用を目指し、環境改善のための協議を開始

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry awarded Astroscale Inc. a contract under the 2019-10-01 supplementary Space Development and Utilization Promotion Research and Development program for development of general-purpose extravehicular robotic arm and hand technologies.

Mentioned as: AstroscaleOrg RelationshipJul 27, 2021アストロスケール、経済産業省より宇宙船外汎用作業ロボットアーム・ハンド技術開発を受託

On 2021-07-27, Astroscale Japan signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to cooperate on active debris removal and other projects for improving space environmental protection.

Mentioned as: AstroscaleOrg RelationshipJul 27, 2021Astroscale Advances On-Orbit Servicing Technologies with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and the Government of Japan

Astroscale Inc. develops technologies for debris removal services as part of efforts to achieve space sustainability.

Mentioned as: AstroscaleNarrative GeneralJul 27, 2021アストロスケール、経済産業省より宇宙船外汎用作業ロボットアーム・ハンド技術開発を受託

Astroscale is one of two companies selected by METI for a three-year contract budgeted up to $2,500,000 for the Japanese fiscal year April 2020 to March 2021 to research and develop robotic hands and arms, autonomous control, and interfaces to replace robotic hands.

Mentioned as: AstroscaleOrg RelationshipJul 26, 2021MoU For On-Orbit Servicing Signed Between Astroscale, Mitsubishi + Government Of Japan
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