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ISSA-J1
Astroscale Japan was selected by the Japan Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (“MEXT”) for its Small and Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program to develop an on-orbit inspection demonstration mission that will image and diagnose a large, defunct satellite in space. The mission is expected to continue through Phase III, with completion targeted for March 2028.
Purpose / Objective
Unlike operational satellites, defunct objects do not provide any GPS data and other critical telemetry, making RPO more complex. Astroscale aims to overcome these challenges with ISSA-J1 by developing technologies to safely and precisely approach and inspect other types of large debris. This capability is critical for advancing on-orbit servicing and future debris removal missions.
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