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Launch Window for ‘On Closer Inspection’ Mission Set

Rocket Lab to Launch Astroscale Orbital Debris Inspection Demonstration Mission

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Tom Patton
Feb 15, 2024
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The 14-day launch window for Astroscale’s orbital debris inspection demonstration mission, dubbed 'On Closer Inspection', opens on February 19, according to launch provider Rocket Lab.

"This mission holds immense significance, not just for the future of space sustainability, but for pioneering advancements in Rendezvous and Proximity Operations."
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