The Journal of Space Commerce

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ADRAS-J Completes Successful Rendezvous

Initiates Proximity Approach with Target Spacecraft

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Tom Patton
Apr 19, 2024
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A major technical milestone has been reached by the Astroscale ADRAS-J commercial debris inspection demonstration satellite. The Active Debris Removal by Astroscale-Japan (ADRAS-J), recently completed the rendezvous phase of its mission and the beginning of proximity approach. This success is underscored by starting Angles-Only Navigation, a navigation …

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