Astroscale Holdings Inc. – Strategic-Technological Assessment
Astroscale Holdings Inc. is a Tokyo-headquartered space technology company focused on on-orbit servicing and debris removal, with subsidiaries in the UK, US, Singapore and Israel[1]. As a pioneer in Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) and in-orbit servicing, Astroscale has demonstrated its technology through missions like Japan’s ADRAS-J and the UK-funded ELSA-d, and is developing follow-on services (ELSA-M, LEXI) with partners across allied space agencies and industry[2][3]. The company’s solutions – including magnetic docking plates, capture adhesives and rendezvous sensors – promise to extend satellite lifetimes and safely remove defunct spacecraft, aligning with global goals for space sustainability. In a single mission framework, these capabilities support European space dominance by protecting European assets in orbit and reducing risks from space debris, which can threaten civil and military satellites alike. By integrating with European and NATO programs (e.g. ESA’s Artemis, UKSA, DSTL, and ESA-led circular economy studies), Astroscale contributes novel technologies that reinforce allied space deterrence and resilience without relying on non-allied supply chains[3][2].
