Bellatrix Aerospace, a Bengaluru-based space mobility company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Astroscale Japan to collaborate on active debris removal, satellite servicing, and sustainable in-orbit mobility. This partnership aims to enhance space sustainability and ensure a cleaner orbital environment.
Key Points:
- The partnership is all about tackling space debris, servicing satellites, and creating sustainable solutions for mobility in orbit.
- There’s this up-and-coming Indian space company that’s making waves with its cutting-edge propulsion technologies and innovative space mobility solutions.
- They’re really leading the charge in space debris management, offering scalable services like extending satellite life, providing in-situ space situational awareness, and handling end-of-life disposal.
- Astroscale has shown what they can do with their ELSA-d and ADRAS-J missions, teaming up with JAXA, ESA, the U.S. Space Force, the UK Space Agency, and Eutelsat OneWeb.
- Over the past year, they’ve successfully wrapped up three space missions, proving their Green Propulsion and Hall-Effect Thruster technology.
- Plus, this collaboration opens the door for Bellatrix Aerospace to make its mark in the Japanese space industry.
