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Orbital Debris Removal Demo Mission Launch Contract Goes to Rocket Lab

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Tom Patton
Sep 29, 2021
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A dedicated launch contract has been inked between Rocket Lab USA and Astroscale Japan to launch an orbital debris removal demonstration mission sometime in 2023.

“The ability to actively remove satellites and debris from orbit at the end of their operational life will likely play a key role in ensuring a sustainable space environment for the future, so …

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