Astroscale U.S. Plans Docked Life-Extension Services For GEO Satellites

Astroscale GEO satellite life extension system artist concept.
Credit: Astroscale
The U.S. arm of Japanese satellite servicing startup Astroscale is expanding into geostationary orbit (GEO) by acquiring the assets of Israeli company Effective Space Solutions (ESS). While Astroscale is developing end-of-life and debris-removal services for low Earth orbit (LEO), ESS was targeting...
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