We were excited to have shared early findings from our ADRAS-J mission during Nobu Okada's keynote at the 6th Summit for Space Sustainability! The observation operations have given us valuable insights into the movement and structural condition of space debris, paving the way for successful rendezvous and proximity operations and future debris removal! #SWFSummit24
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Another (fundamental) small step for in-orbit operation is achieved. 1.Inspection and environmental awareness Next: interception
📢 NEWS: Hey space debris, we're watching you from every angle! 👀 ADRAS-J has completed not one, but TWO fly-arounds of the upper stage, confirming the planned capture point has no major damage. This milestone sets the stage for future removal and a sustainable space environment! https://lnkd.in/gTfiV75Z #ShowtheWayADRASJ
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📢 Breaking NEWS!! Space debris, yes, we see you from every angle! 👀 ADRAS-J has completed not one, but TWO fly-arounds of the upper stage, confirming the planned capture point has no major damage. This milestone sets the stage for future removal and a sustainable space environment! ADRAS-J is the world’s first attempt to safely approach, characterize and survey the state of an existing piece of large debris through Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO). This groundbreaking mission has rendezvoused with an unprepared Japanese upper stage rocket body that is approximately 11 meters long, 4 meters in diameter, and weighs approximately 3 tons. After demonstrating safe approach and proximity operations with the object that is the size of a city bus, ADRAS-J has been gathering images and other data to assess its movement and structural condition. Unprepared objects in orbit are not designed with any technologies that enable docking or potential servicing or removal, heightening the complexity of operations. The information gained from these images will provide essential data that will support a future mission to capture and remove the object. About Commercial Removal of Debris Demonstration (CRD2) Astroscale Japan has been selected by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and contracted as the partner for CRD2 Phase I. This phase aims to demonstrate technologies for removing large pieces of debris, among other applications, and has led to the development of ADRAS-J. CRD2 represents a new initiative by JAXA, with two primary goals: to develop debris removal technologies to address the growing space debris issue and to foster the commercial endeavors of Japanese companies. This project is carried out with JAXA’s support, including technical guidance, testing facilities, and the rights to research findings’ intellectual property. About Astroscale Astroscale is the global leader in on-orbit servicing, dedicated to the safe and sustainable development of space. The company delivers a variety of innovative and scalable on-orbit servicing solutions, including life extension, in-situ space situational awareness, end-of-life, and active debris removal. Since its first successful launch in March 2021, Astroscale has proven rendezvous and proximity operations technologies in orbit during the ELSA-d and ADRAS-J missions. Astroscale spacecraft have been selected for pioneering missions with JAXA, the U.S. Space Force, the European Space Agency, the UK Space Agency, and Eutelsat OneWeb. As more satellite operators adopt on-orbit servicing to routinely inspect, relocate, remove, and extend the life of spacecraft, the potential of a circular space economy — and a future of no waste in space — is being unlocked. Headquartered in Japan, Astroscale has a global presence with subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, the United States, France, and Israel. www.astroscale.com. https://lnkd.in/gTfiV75Z #ShowtheWayADRASJ #SpaceDebris #NASA #JAXA
📢 NEWS: Hey space debris, we're watching you from every angle! 👀 ADRAS-J has completed not one, but TWO fly-arounds of the upper stage, confirming the planned capture point has no major damage. This milestone sets the stage for future removal and a sustainable space environment! https://lnkd.in/gTfiV75Z #ShowtheWayADRASJ
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How do you safely remove spent rocket stages and other relatively large space debris? First, figure out how to rendezvous with the target, then perform an autonomous recon of it. Next up: getting closer and latching on to the target. #Astroscale #ADRAS_J
📢 NEWS: Hey space debris, we're watching you from every angle! 👀 ADRAS-J has completed not one, but TWO fly-arounds of the upper stage, confirming the planned capture point has no major damage. This milestone sets the stage for future removal and a sustainable space environment! https://lnkd.in/gTfiV75Z #ShowtheWayADRASJ
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🌌 Last week's UN/Portugal Policy Symposium on Management and Sustainability of Outer Space Activities has added another milestone in the space track in the preparation of the #SummitoftheFuture with a focus on: - space sustainability - advancing Space Traffic Management (STM) - space debris mitigation - space resources - the important roles of the different actors and stakeholders. 🚀 As we face the challenges of an increasingly congested space environment, the symposium’s recommendations underscore the urgent need for international cooperation and advancements of the discussions for which #UNOOSA and COPUOS are uniquely positioned to facilitate. 🔗 Join us in Lisbon from 14-15 May to further these exchanges through expert roundtables and deliberations on the Lisbon Manifesto. Register now: https://lnkd.in/dGdhn_HH #SpaceSustainability #UNPortugalSymposium #UNOOSA #COPUOS #SpaceGovernance
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Thanks to SpaceNews for giving attention to the important issue of space safety and sustainability. While there is widespread support for safety and sustainability, critical gaps remain that we can work together to address. I'm hoping to pick up conversations about this important topic with many of you at #SpaceSymposium this coming week. #39space #spacesafety #spacesustainability https://lnkd.in/d6CJGn8F Together, we can proactively plug space safety gaps With a growing presence in space, we must also have a growing focus on and consideration of space safety and new risks.
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🌟#SpaceSustainability In a session by the Luxembourg chapter of Space and Satellite Professionals International (#SSPI) Muriel Hooghe of Luxembourg Space Agency (#LSA) concluded on the topic: “The whole space ecosystem must work together towards finding suitable approaches for avoiding and managing space debris in a manner that also stimulates our economic environment.”, said Muriel Hooghe, LSA. ▶ Re-Watch our fantastic session to hear first-hand on the strategies, challenges to overcome and tools Follow the link: ➡https://lnkd.in/e5mYZg_f #Recording #Sustainability #SpaceDebris
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The ADRAS-J mission entails the first ever approach of actual space debris and it's paving the way for future on-orbit servicing and commercial space debris removal by Astroscale. The spacecraft, delivered into orbit Sunday by Rocket Lab, will approach a defunct upper stage from a Japanese H-IIA rocket that has been circling Earth for more than 15 years. This mission will enable to validate key technologies for on-orbit servicing, such as safely approaching an object, observing the object (assess its spin rate, spin axis, and the condition of its structure) and collect sufficient data to proceed with the next phase. Indeed, the proposed follow-on mission will actually go up and grab onto the same H-IIA upper stage and remove it from orbit. 🛰
Congratulations to the team! 🎉 ADRAS-J is officially on duty and ready to rendezvous with some space debris! Let the new era of space sustainability begin! #ShowtheWayADRASJ https://lnkd.in/gZ7sRQRQ
Astroscale Successfully Launches World’s First Debris Inspection Spacecraft, ADRAS-J - Astroscale
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Launch: the charismatic megafauna of space. Like a lion, launch is loud, fiery, hazardous — and awesome. Yes, it’s just the beginning of a mission, but what a beginning. ADRAS-J’s work has just begun, but for now, a mega-shoutout to Rocket Lab, Astroscale, and JAXA for a fantastic start to a groundbreaking mission. And special thanks to Akira Yoshida, Satoshi Ito, Alison Howlett, Morgan Bailey, and James Rattray for being absolute pros on launch comms/PR. 🚀🛰️💪 #ShowthewayADRASJ 🔎 #spacesustainability
Congratulations to the team! 🎉 ADRAS-J is officially on duty and ready to rendezvous with some space debris! Let the new era of space sustainability begin! #ShowtheWayADRASJ https://lnkd.in/gZ7sRQRQ
Astroscale Successfully Launches World’s First Debris Inspection Spacecraft, ADRAS-J - Astroscale
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Chair and Founder of the Australian Centre for Space Governance; Deputy Director (Mission Specialists) at ANU Institute for Space; Co- founder of Australian Space Diversity Alliance
Glad to see it being spelled out at this level by Richard DalBello that space sustainability is more than just dealing with space debris and space traffic. It's about the untenable ongoing increase in launches, the need for equitable access to space, the need to protect dark skies, the need to consider the environmental and potential cultural heritage impacts of lunar activities. And the case for the commercial sector to take all of this seriously is that their business models depend on space remaining accessible, usable (and frankly, politically stable) https://lnkd.in/eTz5c3Uv
Space industry urged to take a broader view of sustainability
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Innovator in Disruptive Impact: Origami-Based Circular Architectural Techniques | Championing Radical Collaboration in Construction | Creating Sustainable Habitats on Earth and Beyond | Climate Mayor, Rotterdam
Why am I targeting space innovators for collaboration? - Space Scientists have known about the climate crisis and acted accordingly - Space Engineers have practiced the System Change and Circular Design principles - Also, in my view, the Space Circular Economy is the only successful model both financially and environmentally Why should the space industry be interested in working with me? Together, we: - Tackle the climate-housing crisis on Earth - Save billions Euros & Dollars on the Moon & Mars Habitats This is the promise! NL CT-Habitats 4 all, forever, on both Earth & Mars! #nkw2023 #NationalClimateWeek #ClimateAction #EITClimateKIC #SpaceDesign #SpaceArchitecture #SustainableDesign #circulardesign #circulareconomy #sdgs2030 #climatejustice #climatechange #climatecrisis #climateaction #estec #ISRU
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