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Astroscale France joins ESA's ECO-Tethers project to develop propellant-free deorbiting technology, enhancing its leadership in space debris removal and potentially setting new industry standards.

Astroscale France joins ESA-backed ECO-Tethers project to advance propellant-free deorbiting technology.

Astroscale's French subsidiary has joined the European Space Agency's (ESA) ECO-Tethers project. The company will contribute its expertise to a system study focused on advancing propellant-free deorbiting technologies. This initiative aims to develop more sustainable methods for removing satellites from orbit, reducing space debris and promoting long-term environmental stability in space. The project aligns with Astroscale's core mission of on-orbit servicing and debris removal.

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Astroscale Japan Increases First-Year Budget for REFLEX-J Satellite Refueling Project

Astroscale Japan has increased the initial annual budget for its REFLEX-J satellite refueling project to ¥1.06 billion. This funding boost is intended to speed up the development of the company's capabilities in refueling satellites while they are in orbit, a key technology for extending the operational life of space assets and managing space debris.

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Astroscale Posts 194.5% Revenue Increase in First Three Quarters of FY2026

Astroscale's revenue surged 194.5% to 4,415 million yen in the first nine months of FY2026, reflecting significant investment in its on-orbit services market expansion. Despite an operating loss, this strategy signals a commitment to establishing a first-mover advantage in space debris removal, crucial for the long-term sustainability of space operations.