Astroscale Selects Isar Aerospace to Launch ELSA-M Mission

Astroscale selects Isar Aerospace to launch ELSA-M mission

Japanese satellite servicing company Astroscale has selected Isar Aerospace to launch a deorbiting mission developed by its British subsidiary. The post Astroscale selects Isar Aerospace to launch ELSA-M mission appeared first on SpaceNews.

Astroscale: record revenue, reduced loss for nine months to Jan. 31; Isar Aerospace to launch satellite deorbitng mission

LA PLATA, Maryland — Japan-based satellite in-orbit servicing and debris-removal service provided Astroscale reported record revenue for the nine months ending Jan. 31 and a reduced operating loss as it enforced a cost-control program and benefited from foreign-exchange gains. The company said its backlog dropped as expected project wins took longer too negotiate, but that these contracts have only been delayed, not lost. Confirming a trend it h…

Isar Aerospace to Launch Astroscale ELSA-M Orbital Debris Removal Mission

Credit: Astroscale Tokyo-headquartered Astroscale Holdings has selected Isar Aerospace to launch its ELSA-M orbital debris removal demonstration mission no earlier than 2028. Isar Aerospace is preparing for the second flight of its two-stage rocket, Spectrum, after the first flight failed shortly after liftoff in early 2025. The launch is currently scheduled for no earlier than 19 March from the Andøya Spaceport in Norway. On 13 March, Astroscal…