Astroscale U.S.

We’re so proud of our Director of Policy Tahara Dawkins for being named as a finalist for the “Playmaker of the Year” award at the Global Space Awards! 🌍🚀 This honor highlights leaders whose work has helped move the space economy forward, and Tahara is a standout example — her ability to bridge policy and industry needs, build consensus among diverse stakeholders, and advance conversations that shape how the sector evolves has made a real impact this year. Congratulations to all the inspiring finalists driving progress toward a thriving space ecosystem. #AstroscaleUS #GlobalSpaceAwards  #SpacePolicy 

🚀 We’re hiring: Senior Content Marketing Manager (Denver, CO)  We’re looking for a Senior Content Marketing Manager to help tell the story of Astroscale U.S., a team building the future of on-orbit servicing and shaping how the U.S. government and global commercial operators think about the next era of space operations. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, marketing strategy, and storytelling, this role offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to our mission. In this role, you’ll lead content strategy, craft thought leadership and GTM materials, and partner with engineers, business development experts, and executives to translate cutting-edge capabilities into clear, compelling narratives for commercial and government audiences. Apply by November 23 on our Jobs tab or careers page: https://lnkd.in/giWfj9Ps #AstroscaleUS #AerospaceCareers #MarketingJobs 

🛰️ In-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM) are redefining what’s possible in orbit. From extending satellite lifespans to enabling new forms of on-orbit construction and maintenance, ISAM technologies are paving the way for a more sustainable, efficient, and scalable space economy. We’re proud that Dr. Clare Martin, our Executive Vice President, contributes to this important national conversation as a member of the COSMIC - The Consortium for Space Mobility and ISAM Capabilities Steering Committee, which brings together leaders from government, industry, and academia to guide the advancement of ISAM capabilities. As Clare shares,  “ISAM technologies are transforming how we think about space — from one-time missions to long-term, maintainable infrastructure. Serving on the COSMIC Steering Committee allows me to help drive the collaboration and strategy needed to ensure these capabilities are developed responsibly and benefit the entire space community.” Advancing ISAM is essential to enabling the next generation of space missions and ensuring continued U.S. leadership in orbital capability and innovation.   #AstroscaleUS #ISAM #COSMIC 

Precision, autonomy, and control define mission success – and those capabilities are integral to rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO). RPO allows a spacecraft to locate, approach, and interact with another object in orbit safely and precisely, which is critical for every successful on-orbit servicing mission. As a highly technical and demanding capability, RPO relies on advanced guidance, navigation, and control (GNC), onboard autonomy, and fault-tolerant systems that maintain precision and safety in dynamic orbital environments. Our solutions are enabled by our best-in-class RPO technology and strengthened by Astroscale’s global experience, expertise, and cooperation to tackle the complex challenges of orbital servicing head-on. Here are just a few examples of how Astroscale’s servicers have accelerated RPO: 🛰️ The Astroscale U.S. Refueler – Validated the integration of flight software, guidance and navigation algorithms, and sensor systems enabling precise, autonomous maneuvers around another object in orbit during RPO testing under a Space Act Agreement with premier test site NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. 🛰️ ADRAS-J – Completed the world’s first commercial RPO and inspection mission to safely approach and characterize an existing piece of large debris, with multiple fly arounds and close inspection up to 15 meters of a defunct rocket body.    🛰️ ELSA-d - Led the world’s first commercial mission to prove the core technologies necessary for on-orbit satellite servicing in LEO and establish best practices for RPO. RPO is driving the evolution of on-orbit servicing architecture and enabling the future of refueling, inspection, and orbital logistics. We’re excited to lead the next generation of in-space capabilities – turning ambitious concepts into real-world operations that will transform the future of orbital logistics. #AstroscaleUS #RPO #OnOrbitServicing #NASA 

Our commitment to national service and security is rooted in a deep respect for those who have dedicated themselves to protecting our freedoms. In recognition of Veterans Day, Wes Norris, Colonel, USAF (retired), VP of National Security and U.S. Air Force veteran, reflects on the courage and commitment that define those who serve our nation. “On this Veterans Day, we pause to reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and steadfast commitment of those who have worn the uniform. As an Air Force veteran, I know firsthand that service doesn’t end when the uniform comes off…it’s a lifelong commitment to something greater than ourselves. The courage and sacrifice of America’s veterans continue to inspire the nation to live by the values they fought to protect. Today, and every day, we honor those who’ve served and those still serving.”  — Wesley Norris, VP, National Security  #AstroscaleUS #VeteransDay

In SatNews’ coverage of Silicon Valley Space Week #SVSW Milsat Symposium, Janna Lewis, Senior Vice President of Policy & General Counsel, joined industry leaders to discuss how commercial ambitions, government priorities, and regulatory timelines are shaping the future of spectrum access. Janna emphasized the importance of engaging early and often with regulators like the FCC and ITU to ensure that emerging applications — including on-orbit servicing — have the access they need. By collaborating with policy makers, we’re helping shape the rules and timelines that enable innovation while keeping operations efficient and effective. 👉 Read more from the panel in the full article: https://lnkd.in/gntz-wxW #AstroscaleUS  Image credit: SatNews’ Chris Forrester

The satellite servicing era is here — and it’s accelerating. 🛰️ In SpaceNews’ recent article “Rising demand and falling costs clear path for satellite servicing,” our Executive Vice President Dr. Clare Martin shared how we're contributing to this transformation: “We have missions in build around the world towards on-orbit servicing and, interestingly, across all of the sectors of the industry.”  As Clare highlights, the demand for our solutions — including inspection and refueling — continues to grow. These capabilities are key to ensuring continued access, reliability, and efficiency for operators across every orbital regime. We’re committed to making this future a reality. 👉 Read the full SpaceNews feature by Debra Werner: https://lnkd.in/gdsFYr9E       #AstroscaleUS #SpaceNews 

Last week, the United States and Japan signed the Technology Prosperity Deal, strengthening strategic collaboration across science and technology to advance critical capabilities and operational readiness.  The agreement underscores how the U.S. and Japan are making advancements in space, working together to improve space situational awareness and orbital debris to ensure coordinated, resilient operations in an increasingly complex space environment, among other efforts. As the American entity of the Astroscale family, we are united by design — advancing collaboration that strengthens our nation’s space leadership while building on trusted alliances and shared technology goals. Together, we’re shaping a sustainable and secure future for space. 🤝 Read more: https://lnkd.in/ga2BGEYB  #AstroscaleUS #USJapanAlliance #SpaceOperations 

“We’re at a stage right now where the national security domain of space is the only domain of operations that isn’t backed up and supported by a logistics tail.” — Ron Lopez, President, Astroscale U.S., via Aviation Week Network   As the United States Department of War advances the Golden Dome initiative, commercial innovation will be key to building a space logistics layer that would sustain U.S. assets and ensure operational flexibility in orbit. Launch and logistics are not mutually exclusive; they’re complementary pillars of a resilient national security space enterprise. Servicing capabilities reinforce proliferated constellations, sustaining critical assets, and multiplying the value of launch investments. By enabling assets to be refueled, repositioned, and recovered, a true logistics layer would ensure persistent presence and enduring advantage in contested environments. That’s the future we’re building. 🚀 Read more in Aviation Week: https://lnkd.in/d5AQekuX   #AstroscaleUS #OnOrbitServicing #NationalSecuritySpace #GoldenDome 

As global demand for orbital services grows, ensuring long-term access to space has never been more critical. 🌌 Next week, Jack Deasy, SVP of Business Development and Advanced Systems, will join regional and global leaders at the APSCC (Asia Pacific Space Community Council) Conference, a forum that brings together industry experts to discuss the future of space. Jack will speak on the panel “Space Sustainability in the Asia Pacific: Balancing Growth and Responsibility,” exploring how sustainability is becoming a strategic driver for commercial space, shaping mission design, business models, and operational resilience across orbits. We look forward to engaging with global partners on developing the next era of responsible and resilient space operations through sustainable on-orbit servicing.     #AstroscaleUS