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Name Origin
The mission name "On Closer Inspection" reflects the core objective: to closely examine and assess space debris, employing Astroscale's Active Debris Removal (ADRAS-J) technology for future mitigation.
"On Closer Inspection"
Mission Overview
The Active Debris Removal by Astroscale-Japan (ADRAS-J) mission consists of a spacecraft developed and operated by Astroscale aiming to rendezvous with and characterize a large piece of debris. Its target is the H-2A upper stage left in Low Earth Orbit after the launch of the GOSAT Earth observation satellite in 2009.
Technical Details
Vehicle
Electron
Launch Site
LC-1B
Unknown
Target Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Mission Type
Earth Science
Payload Mass
150 kg
≈ 60
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