D-SAIL Equipped Demonstration Satellite Launched by Rocket Lab

Will Be Operated in Orbit for the First Time Starting in Late 2026

Dec 19, 2025

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When Rocket Lab launched the “Raise and Shine” mission December 15, it carried an orbital debris mitigation demonstration project developed by Axelspace. D-SAIL is a deorbiting device designed to shorten the time a satellite remains in orbit after the termination of its operation.

“This dedicated mission delivered precision and reliability for one of th…

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