Japanese ISSA-J1 to rendezvous with two defunct satellites in 2027, demonstrating on-orbit inspection and maneuvering
Japan’s ISSA-J1 spacecraft will conduct a 2027 rendezvous with two defunct satellites in separate orbits, using on-orbit inspection and maneuvering to demonstrate proximity operations. The mission is positioned as a testbed for advanced servicing-style capability around uncooperative targets.