Astroscale
Space debris removal and orbital services company
Last updated August 26, 2026
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Overview
Astroscale is a commercial space company specializing in space debris removal and orbital services. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company develops technologies for active debris removal and satellite servicing to promote sustainable space environments.
Products and positioning
Pioneer in space sustainability
Product categories. Orbital debris removal services · Satellite life extension services · On-orbit services
Recent events
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Astroscale secures JPY 3 billion in funding[1]
Japanese startup Astroscale secured JPY 3 billion in funding to support the first phase of a project that could lead to capturing and removing a spent rocket stage from low Earth orbit. The funding was arranged through a loan agreement with MUFG Bank.
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Astroscale closes $109 million Series F funding round[2]
Astroscale closed its Series F round with an additional $109 million in funding from new investors. The round brought the company’s total financing raised to $300 million.
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Astroscale and MHI announce space sustainability cooperation[3]
Astroscale and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries announced an MoU to cooperate on active debris removal and other projects to improve space environmental protection, including on-orbit servicing.
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Astroscale enters three-year robotics research agreement with Japan's METI[3]
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry entered into a three-year agreement with Astroscale to support research and development of robotic hand and arm technologies for spacecraft servicing in orbit and lunar environments. The agreement also covers market and standardization analysis and a development plan.
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Astroscale raises $51 million in Series E funding[4]
Astroscale raised $51 million in a Series E funding round led by aSTART, bringing its total funding raised to $191 million.
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