World-first multi-orbit satellite inspection planned for 2027 by Japanese firm
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Japanese orbital cleanup company Astroscale will launch its groundbreaking ISSA-J1 mission in 2027 to inspect two retired Japanese satellites in different orbits using a single spacecraft. This world-first commercial multi-orbit inspection mission will demonstrate advanced space situational awareness capabilities by closely examining the ALOS and ADEOS-II satellites to assess their condition and degradation.
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