Bellatrix Aerospace Partners with Astroscale Japan for Space Debris Removal

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 Highlights

Collaboration Goals

  • The partnership focuses on active debris removal, satellite servicing, and sustainable in-orbit mobility solutions.

Bellatrix Aerospace

  • An emerging Indian space company recognized for its innovative propulsion technologies and space mobility solutions.

Astroscale Japan

  • A leader in space debris mitigation, providing scalable services like life extension, in-situ space situational awareness, and end-of-life disposal.

Technology Expertise

  • Astroscale has demonstrated its capabilities through ELSA-d and ADRAS-J missions, collaborating with JAXA, ESA, U.S. Space Force, UK Space Agency, and Eutelsat OneWeb.

Bellatrix’s Achievements

  • Successfully completed three space missions in the past year, qualifying Green Propulsion and Hall-Effect Thruster technology.

Market Expansion

  • The collaboration also enables Bellatrix Aerospace to enter the Japanese space industry.
Summary/Static Details
Why in the news? Bellatrix Aerospace Partners with Astroscale Japan for Space Debris Removal
Companies Involved Bellatrix Aerospace (India) & Astroscale Japan
Purpose Space debris removal, satellite servicing, in-orbit mobility
Bellatrix’s Role Develop and deploy propulsion technology for sustainable space operations
Astroscale’s Role Expertise in debris mitigation, life extension, and satellite servicing
Technology Demonstrations ELSA-d, ADRAS-J missions by Astroscale; Green Propulsion & Hall-Effect Thruster by Bellatrix
Market Expansion Bellatrix to enter the Japanese space sector
Key Partners JAXA, ESA, U.S. Space Force, UK Space Agency, Eutelsat OneWeb
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