Astroscale

Astroscale, founded in 2013, is a space technology company specializing in on-orbit servicing. Its core operations encompass space debris removal, satellite life extension, and inspection services, serving civil, defense, and commercial space missions. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with additional offices in the United Kingdom, the United States, France, and Israel.

The company's technical work focuses on rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO). A key project is the ADRAS-J mission, which the company describes as the world's first attempt to safely approach and characterize existing large space debris using RPO. This mission serves as a precursor to a full-scale debris removal service. Astroscale states its mission is dedicated to the secure and sustainable development of space, aiming to build the foundations for a circular space economy.

Astroscale is publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market, a milestone it achieved in June 2024.