The Journal of Space Commerce

The Journal of Space Commerce

ADRAS-J Satellite Continues Study of Space Debris

Captures Multiple Images of Target Object

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Tom Patton
Aug 01, 2024
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The Active Debris Removal by Astroscale-Japan (ADRAS-J) commercial debris inspection demonstration satellite has achieved an important technical milestone for a commercial company: the controlled fly-around operations of its target space debris — a rocket upper stage. During the flyby, ADRAS-J captured images from various angles and lighting conditions …

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