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.