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Astroscale

Tokyo-listed company that builds spacecraft to inspect, refuel and remove old satellites and rocket stages. It has already flown close to a piece of debris and is preparing missions to grab one.

Products, by altitude

Low Earth orbit · 160–2,000 km

  • In development

    ADRAS-J2

    Spacecraft to catch and deorbit a dead rocket stage

  • In development

    ELSA-M

    Spacecraft that captures retired satellites and pulls them from orbit

  • In development

    ISSA-J1

    Mission to fly close to and photograph dead satellites

Milestones

  • Sep 2026 Astroscale Japan chose Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket to launch ADRAS-J2 from Norway in Japan's fiscal year 2027. Company statement⁠1
  • Jan 2026 Astroscale Japan was selected under JAXA's Space Strategy Fund to develop electric-propellant refueling for satellites in geostationary orbit. Company statement⁠2
  • Jun 2024 Astroscale Holdings listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market. Company statement⁠3

Sources

  1. AstroscaleSep 1, 2026
  2. AstroscaleJan 29, 2026
  3. Astroscale

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