Airbus and Astroscale to advance in-orbit servicing and space debris removal
The companies will also develop technologies and solutions for the maintenance, repair and enhancement of satellites while in orbit.
The companies will also develop technologies and solutions for the maintenance, repair and enhancement of satellites while in orbit.
Additional funding increases the total amount raised to more than $376m and will boost global technology development and company growth.
Satellite 2023 will take place from March 13-16, 2023, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
Astroscale and MHI will share technical data and technologies for projects that advance sustainable space operations, including on-orbit servicing.
The satellite will be carried into space by a Russian Soyuz rocket lifting off from Kazakhstan's Baikonur Cosmodrome.
Astroscales ELSA-d mission consists of a Chaser satellite and the Target satellite, and will demonstrate key technologies for orbital debris removal.