Astroscale’s Orbital Debris Inspection Spacecraft Launches

For the ADRAS-J to intercept the H-2A upper rocket stage, a precision launch was needed from Rocket Lab.

Credit: Astroscale
Astroscale Japan’s debris inspection satellite has been successfully launched into orbit on a Rocket Lab Electron launch vehicle. The spacecraft, called the Active Debris Removal by Astroscale-Japan (ADRAS-J), is on a debris inspection demonstration mission commissioned by the Japan Aerospace...
Garrett Reim

Based in the Seattle area, Garrett covers the space sector and advanced technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace and defense, including space startups, advanced air mobility and artificial intelligence.

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