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On Closer Inspection (ADRAS-J)
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Rocket Lab

On Closer Inspection (ADRAS-J)

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Feb 18, 14:52:00 UTC
StatusSuccess
VehicleElectron
OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit
PadRocket Lab Launch Complex 1B
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Mission

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.

Quick facts

VehicleElectron
OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit
PadRocket Lab Launch Complex 1B
SiteRocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
WindowFeb 18, 14:52:00 UTC→Feb 18, 14:52:00 UTC
Acquiring satellite view…
Trajectory unknown
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1B
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
-39.263, 177.864
Scrub riskLOW
Go99%
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Weather & scrubLOW risk
Weather Go99%Wind3 ktGusts10 ktCloud0%Temp55°F