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2022
Astroscale secures JPY 3 billion in funding
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.
2021
Astroscale closes $109 million Series F funding round
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.
2021
Astroscale and MHI announce space sustainability cooperation
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.
2021
Astroscale enters three-year robotics research agreement with Japan's METI
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.
2020
Astroscale raises $51 million in Series E funding
Astroscale raised $51 million in a Series E funding round led by aSTART, bringing its total funding raised to $191 million.