The Journal of Space Commerce

The Journal of Space Commerce

Front-Loading Technology For Space Debris Removal Under Study

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Tom Patton
Aug 31, 2022
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The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is studying front-loading technology for the removal of large-scale space debris from orbit. Astroscale Japan, a subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings, has been selected to be a contracting party in phase II of that study.

This study will focus on the ground test of development hardware and software that are key …

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