General InformationAstroscale is a Japanese space technology company founded in 2013 with 200-500+ employees that specializes in orbital debris removal and satellite servicing solutions for the space industry.
Funding & FinancialsAstroscale has raised over $200 million in funding through multiple Series D rounds and strategic investments from government agencies and institutional investors including Japan's Space Exploration Agency (JAXA).
Leadership & TeamFounded by Nobu Okada, a Japanese entrepreneur with space industry background; the company is led by executive leadership spanning Japan, Singapore, and the UK with expertise in satellite operations and space robotics.
Recent ActivityAstroscale is advancing its ELSA (End-of-Life Services by Astroscale) program and has secured contracts with international partners for operational debris removal missions, with recent focus on developing and testing autonomous capture and servicing technologies in orbit.