Astroscale

Satellite Captures Up Close Photo of Giant Piece of Space Junk

Satellite Captures Up Close Photo of Giant Piece of Space Junk

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Dr. Thomas Hughes

A discarded rocket upper stage floating around Earth. | Astroscale A satellite designed to eliminate the increasing amount of space junk orbiting ...

Astroscale’s space junk inspection satellite snaps a close-up photo of a discarded rocket stage

Astroscale’s space junk inspection satellite snaps a close-up photo of a discarded rocket stage

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

Astroscale’s space junk observation satellite has moved within striking distance to a discarded rocket upper stage that’s been floating around Earth for ...

Electron launches Astroscale inspection satellite

Electron launches Astroscale inspection satellite

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

Updated 12:45 p.m. Eastern with confirmation of contact with satellite after deployment. WASHINGTON — A Rocket Lab Electron launched an Astroscale spacecraft ...