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technology1 year ago

Astroscale's ADRAS-J Nears Space Junk in Historic 15-Meter Approach

Astroscale's ADRAS-J spacecraft achieved a milestone by approaching within 15 meters of a defunct upper stage rocket, marking the closest approach by a commercial operator to space debris. This maneuver, part of an independent goal by Astroscale, demonstrated advanced Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) capabilities, crucial for future debris removal missions. Although an unexpected issue triggered a collision avoidance maneuver, the mission is a step forward in commercial space junk disposal, with Phase II involving robotic capture operations under a significant contract with JAXA.

via The Register|
#adras-j#astroscale#jaxa
science-and-technology1 year ago

Spacecraft Executes Bold Maneuver Near Orbital Metal Object

A Japanese spacecraft, part of Astroscale's ADRAS-J mission, has made a historic close approach to a discarded rocket stage in Earth's orbit, coming within 15 meters of the debris. This mission is part of JAXA's initiative to remove space junk, aiming to eventually capture and deorbit the three-ton rocket stage. Although the spacecraft had to abort its approach due to a collision avoidance system trigger, the mission demonstrated precise maneuvering capabilities. A follow-up mission, ADRAS-J2, is planned for 2028 to further address space debris issues.

via Mashable|
#adras-j#astroscale#jaxa
space-technology1 year ago

"Humanity Launches Historic Mission to Remove Dead Rocket from Earth's Orbit"

For the first time, a private company, Astroscale-Japan, has launched a mission called Active Debris Removal by Astroscale-Japan (ADRAS-J) to remove a dead rocket the size of a bus and weighing 3 tons from Earth's low-Earth orbit. The spacecraft aims to reach and characterize the unprepared space junk, demonstrating the possibility of approaching and holding at a fixed distance from the target. If successful, this mission could pave the way for future space debris removal and on-orbit servicing of satellites.

via IFLScience|
#adras-j#astroscale-japan#low-earth-orbit
space-technology1 year ago

"Electron Launches Space Junk Inspection Satellite"

Astroscale's ADRAS-J spacecraft, launched atop a Rocket Lab Electron rocket, is now in orbit and set to rendezvous with an old Japanese rocket upper stage to study the feasibility of deorbiting space debris. As the accumulation of space junk becomes a growing concern, ADRAS-J's mission marks a significant step in addressing this issue, with the potential to inform future space cleanup efforts and contribute to space sustainability.

via Engadget|
#adras-j#astroscale#orbit
space-technology1 year ago

"Electron Successfully Launches Space Debris Inspection Satellite"

Rocket Lab's Electron successfully launched Astroscale's ADRAS-J spacecraft, which will inspect a spent upper stage in low Earth orbit as part of the Japanese space Agency JAXA’s Commercial Removal of Debris Demonstration program. The 150-kilogram satellite will approach and inspect the upper stage of an H-2A rocket launched in 2009, with the goal of eventually deorbiting it. This mission marks a significant step in space debris removal and demonstrates Astroscale's innovative rendezvous and proximity operations capabilities.

via SpaceNews|
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space2 years ago

Space Debris Encounter: Astroscale's Inspector Satellite Set for Historic Launch

Astroscale's ADRAS-J spacecraft, designed to inspect and remove space debris, is ready for launch. The mission aims to rendezvous with and inspect an abandoned upper stage of an H-2A rocket left in low Earth orbit. ADRAS-J will demonstrate key technologies for removing objects from orbit, including absolute and relative navigation, flying around the client, and capture. This mission will provide valuable data on the behavior of space debris and help develop strategies for future debris removal missions. The launch date is currently on hold due to a recent Rocket Lab Electron launch failure.

via SpaceNews|
#adras-j#astroscale#rendezvous-and-proximity-operations
technology2 years ago

Japan's Groundbreaking Space Missions: Tackling Debris and Exploring the Moon

Astroscale Japan Inc. has unveiled the ADRAS-J satellite, which aims to approach and remove space debris, marking the first attempt of its kind in the world. Equipped with high-performance cameras and laser rangefinders, the satellite's goal is to safely approach and capture debris, with the long-term objective of plunging it into the Earth's atmosphere to burn up. With the increasing amount of debris in Earth's orbit posing a threat to space stations and satellites, this demonstration satellite aims to contribute to finding a solution to the urgent issue of space debris.

via The Mainichi|
#adras-j#astroscale-japan-inc#satellite