Astroscale Holdings Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is dedicated to space sustainability by developing innovative solutions for on-orbit servicing and active debris removal. Their services include End-of-Life (EOL) operations for defunct satellites, Active Debris Removal (ADR) of large, non-prepared debris, Life Extension (LEX) to prolong satellite operations, and Space Situational Awareness (SSA) for object characterization. Astroscale collaborates with international space agencies and commercial partners to ensure the long-term viability of space activities.
Astroscale U.S. to conduct two refueling operations in geostationary orbit (GEO), opening new options for added agility and operational flexibility for dynamic space operations.
Astroscale’s docking plates will enable sustainable satellite servicing, supporting in-orbit maintenance, end-of-life removal, and debris mitigation with Airbus adopting them commercially.
Astroscale and BAE Systems collaborate to advance the UK’s circular space economy, focusing on In-Orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing, the fastest-growing space industry segment.
Astroscale Japan demonstrated advanced debris inspection capabilities through successful Rendezvous and Proximity Operations with a rocket upper stage.
Airbus and Astroscale have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore collaborative opportunities in the field of on-orbit servicing and space debris removal.
JAXA’s Commercial Removal of Debris Demonstration (CRD2) program is one of the world’s first technology demonstrations of removing large-scale debris from orbit.
From thousands of kilometers down to several hundred meters, the Rendezvous and Proximity Operations mission marks a significant achievement in safely approaching unprepared objects in space.