'On Closer Inspection' Mission Launches from New Zealand

Will Study Methods for Removing Space Debris from Orbit

Feb 19, 2024

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The 'On Closer Inspection' mission launched from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand Monday morning local time (10:52 am EDT Sunday) successfully deploying an orbital debris inspection satellite for Astroscale Japan Inc.

“Today’s successful launch of ADRAS-J marks another milestone toward our efforts to grow the on-orbit servicing sector while cre…

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