I-NET Co., Ltd.
Successfully launched commercial debris removal demonstration satellite ADRAS-J, a subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings, a subsidiary of our company.
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Astroscale Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Sumida-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter referred to as “I-Net”) is a subsidiary of I-Net Co., Ltd. (TSE Prime: Code number 9600, Head office: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Representative Director: Tomochi Saeki, hereinafter referred to as “I-Net”). Astroscale Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Sumida-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hideki Kato; hereinafter referred to as “Astroscale”), a subsidiary of Founder and CEO: Mitsunobu Okada), is a commercial debris removal demonstration satellite ADRAS-J (Active Debris). We would like to inform you that we have successfully launched Removal by Astroscale-Japan).
ADRAS-J was launched by Rocket Lab’s rocket Electron from Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand at midnight on February 18th (Japan time), and after being safely inserted into the planned orbit, it communicated with the ground station. Communication was successful. I-NET will continue to work closely with Astroscale to complete the technology demonstration.
Click here for Astroscale Holdings Co., Ltd.’s press release regarding this matter:
https://astroscale.com/ja/astroscale-successfully-launches-worlds-first-debris-inspection-spacecraft-adras-j/
https://astroscale.com/ja/astroscales-adras-j-ready-for-launch-from-rocket-lab-launch-complex-1-on-sunday-february-18/ 1. About the ADRAS-J project
Astroscale was selected as a contract partner for the Commercial Debris Removal Demonstration CRD2 (Note) Phase I of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), which aims to demonstrate technology such as large debris removal, and developed ADRAS-J after receiving the contract. .
After entering orbit, ADRAS-J will demonstrate approaching and operating near the upper stage of a Japanese rocket, which is a non-cooperating object, and will image the movement, damage, and deterioration of debris that has been left unattended for a long time. Note) CRD2 aims to make concrete progress in this international discussion and improve the appeal of Japanese companies to the orbiting service market by working with private companies to remove large debris originating from Japan. This is a JAXA program that aims to
2. I-net’s role
I-NET has been involved in space development projects for 46 years since participating in the development of the weather satellite Himawari in 1977. Regarding the ADRAS-J project, we are involved in everything from the development stage to post-launch operational support.
Electron rocket fairing containing ADRAS-J
[Image 1: https://prtimes.jp/i/48004/78/resize/d48004-78-24aebb27bcaeae490121-0.jpg&s3=48004-78-8d9ae91530092a9ceaca39e79c19c80a-1334×1000.jpg] ADRAS-J satellite test scene
[Image 2: https://prtimes.jp/i/48004/78/resize/d48004-78-3f70332e5bbb51b73a30-1.jpg&s3=48004-78-719356497383bf541a4321d77e826366-1500×1000.jpg] Tomomichi Saeki, Representative Director and President and Executive Officer of I-NET, said:
“I-NET has participated in numerous satellite development projects.I am very happy that many of our engineers are participating in the ADRAS-J project based on our many years of experience. We are determined to continue working towards the success of ADRAS-J’s mission.”
For information on our efforts regarding this matter, please refer to the “Introduction Case Studies” posted on our website.
https://www.inet.co.jp/product/case/astroscale.html
-Overview of i-net-
Company name: I-NET Co., Ltd.
Location: 23rd floor, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Yokohama Building, 3-3-1 Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
Business: Information processing services, system development services, system equipment sales
Official website: https://www.inet.co.jp/
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