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Astroscale selects Isar Aerospace to launch ADRAS-J2 orbital-debris removal mission

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Astroscale Japan has signed Isar Aerospace to launch ADRAS-J2 aboard a Spectrum rocket, targeting the capture and removal of a spent upper stage from orbit. Separately, NorthStar is leading FALCON, a new ESA-backed project focused on improving predictions of uncontrolled re-entries after recent debris incidents in Europe.

Discovered 2026-09-02T01:21:19.801625-07:00 | 2026-09-02T01:21:19.801625-07:00

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  • ADRAS-J2 links commercial launch services with active debris removal, targeting a large, spent rocket stage and demonstrating demand for capabilities that address orbital-congestion risks.
  • Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum will carry the mission, adding a space-debris application to the launch provider’s commercial program.
  • NorthStar’s ESA-backed FALCON project underscores the parallel need for more accurate re-entry forecasting after debris incidents in Poland and airspace restrictions in Spain.

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