. 24/7 Space News .
TECH SPACE
Astroscale's ELSA-d debris buster ready for a March launch
by Staff Writers
Baikonur, Kazakhstan (SPX) Jan 21, 2021

The ELSA-d mission is the first to demonstrate the core technologies necessary for space debris docking and removal, a major step towards expanding on-orbit services and achieving Astroscale's vision of safe and sustainable space for the benefit of future generations.

Astroscale reports that its End-of-Life Services by Astroscale-demonstration (ELSA-d) satellite has arrived at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, ready for anticipated launch on March 20, 2021. ELSA-d will launch on a Soyuz rocket operated by GK Launch Services.

"We can now begin the final phase of pre-launch activities, including integration of the satellite on the rocket and operational control testing from our In-Orbit Servicing Control Centre in the U.K.," said Nobu Okada, Founder and CEO of Astroscale.

"Despite the challenges of navigating a global pandemic for the past year, our team has stayed focused and forged ahead with mission execution - learning, adapting and progressing with every milestone. With the arrival of ELSA-d to Baikonur, we're one step closer to demonstrating our debris removal capabilities to the world. I am proud of our team and excited for the launch."

The ELSA-d mission is the first to demonstrate the core technologies necessary for space debris docking and removal, a major step towards expanding on-orbit services and achieving Astroscale's vision of safe and sustainable space for the benefit of future generations.


Related Links
Astroscale
Space Technology News - Applications and Research


Thanks for being there;
We need your help. The SpaceDaily news network continues to grow but revenues have never been harder to maintain.

With the rise of Ad Blockers, and Facebook - our traditional revenue sources via quality network advertising continues to decline. And unlike so many other news sites, we don't have a paywall - with those annoying usernames and passwords.

Our news coverage takes time and effort to publish 365 days a year.

If you find our news sites informative and useful then please consider becoming a regular supporter or for now make a one off contribution.
SpaceDaily Monthly Supporter
$5+ Billed Monthly


paypal only
SpaceDaily Contributor
$5 Billed Once


credit card or paypal


TECH SPACE
Astroscale Ships ELSA-d Spacecraft to Launch Site
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 22, 2020
Astroscale Holdings Inc. ("Astroscale"), the market leader in securing long-term orbital sustainability, has shipped its End-of-Life Services by Astroscale demonstration (ELSA-d) satellite to Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan for a March 2021 launch on a Soyuz rocket. "Shipment is always a significant milestone on any satellite development program," said Gene Fujii, Astroscale Chief Engineer. "We have officially moved from the manufacturing phase to the launch and operations preparation phase, and ... read more

Comment using your Disqus, Facebook, Google or Twitter login.



Share this article via these popular social media networks
del.icio.usdel.icio.us DiggDigg RedditReddit GoogleGoogle

TECH SPACE
Tourism on track in the world's largest cave

Glenn's Power Systems Facility has supported Station research for decades

Muscles, metals, bubbles and rotifers - a month of European science in space

Asteroids vs. microbes

TECH SPACE
SpaceX CRS-21 safely splashes down off the coast of Florida for first time

SpaceX launches first Starlink satellite mission of 2021

NASA's moon rocket roars to life during shortened test-firing

Florida's Space Coast the Number 1 Launch Site in the World in 2020

TECH SPACE
Mystery of Martian glaciers revealed

With $3M NASA Grant, UArizona scientists will test Mars exploration drones in Iceland

Analyzing different solid states of water on other planets and moons

InSight 'Mole' payload ends operations on Mars

TECH SPACE
China's space station core module, cargo craft pass factory review

Key modules for China's next space station ready for launch

Major space station components cleared for operations

Chinese space enterprise gears up for record-breaking 40-plus launches in 2021

TECH SPACE
China launches new mobile telecommunication satellite

OneWeb secures investment from Softbank and Hughes Network Systems

Astronauts to boost European connectivity

Statement on Satellite Constellations by German Astronomical Society

TECH SPACE
Keep this surface dirty

Astroscale's ELSA-d debris buster ready for a March launch

DARPA opens door to producing "unimaginable" designs for DoD

Kaman KD-5600 Family of Digital Differential Measuring Systems Ideal for Wide Range of Applications, Industries

TECH SPACE
A 'super-puff' planet like no other

Simulating evolution to understand a hidden switch

Astronomers finally measure polarized light from exoplanet

A rocky planet around one of our galaxy's oldest stars

TECH SPACE
The 15th Anniversary of New Horizons Leaving Earth

Juno mission expands into the future

Dark Storm on Neptune reverses direction, possibly shedding a fragment

The 'Great' Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn









The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2024 - Space Media Network. All websites are published in Australia and are solely subject to Australian law and governed by Fair Use principals for news reporting and research purposes. AFP, UPI and IANS news wire stories are copyright Agence France-Presse, United Press International and Indo-Asia News Service. ESA news reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. All articles labeled "by Staff Writers" include reports supplied to Space Media Network by industry news wires, PR agencies, corporate press officers and the like. Such articles are individually curated and edited by Space Media Network staff on the basis of the report's information value to our industry and professional readership. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by Space Media Network on any Web page published or hosted by Space Media Network. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Statement Our advertisers use various cookies and the like to deliver the best ad banner available at one time. All network advertising suppliers have GDPR policies (Legitimate Interest) that conform with EU regulations for data collection. By using our websites you consent to cookie based advertising. If you do not agree with this then you must stop using the websites from May 25, 2018. Privacy Statement. Additional information can be found here at About Us.