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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 operatio 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.
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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