Astroscale Japan Approves First Commercial Mission to Inspect Defunct Satellites Across Orbits
Japan – Astroscale Japan has unveiled plans for its ISSA-J1 mission, a pioneering effort set to launch in 2027. The spacecraft will approach and examine two retired Japanese satellites located in separate orbits, marking the world’s first commercial multi-orbit inspection in a single flight.[1][2] This demonstration addresses critical gaps in space situational awareness by providing ...










