Flight Heritage Achieved for Astroscale Gen 2 Docking Plate
Flew to Space Aboard SpaceX Transporter-12 Mission
The second generation (Gen 2) docking plate from Astroscale has flown into space for the first time. The docking plate was aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-12 rideshare mission, which lifted off on Jan 14, 2025.
“This launch underscores the space industry’s growing commitment to sustainable operations.”
Nick Shave, Astroscale UK
The second-generation docking …
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