February 18, 2024 2:52 pm
On Closer Inspection (ADRAS-J)
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Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
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The Active Debris Removal by Astroscale-Japan (ADRAS-J) mission consists of a spacecraft developed and operated by Astroscale aiming to rendezvous with and characterize a large piece of debris. Its target is the H-2A upper stage left in Low Earth Orbit after the launch of the GOSAT Earth observation satellite in 2009.
Launch Overview
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14:52 UTC
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14:52 UTC
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Feb 18, 2024 · 14:52 UTC
Launch Facility
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
Launch Pad
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1B
Target Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
Rocket Lab
Payload
On Closer Inspection (ADRAS-J)
Rocket
Electron
Destination
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Watch Live
📺 Watch on YouTube
The Active Debris Removal by Astroscale-Japan (ADRAS-J) mission consists of a spacecraft developed and operated by Astroscale aiming to rendezvous with and characterize a large piece of debris. Its target is the H-2A upper stage left in Low Earth Orbit after the launch of the GOSAT Earth observation satellite in 2009.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1B
Launch Overview
Window Open
14:52 UTC
Window Close
14:52 UTC
Lift Off
Feb 18, 2024 · 14:52 UTC
Launch Facility
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
Launch Pad
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1B
Target Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
Rocket Lab
Payload
On Closer Inspection (ADRAS-J)
Rocket
Electron
Destination
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Watch Live
📺 Watch on YouTube
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