Astroscale
[ACTIVE]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Tokyo, Japan · Est. 2013 · 2 models registered · 2 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Astroscale: 2 models, 2 deployments across 1 region, $51.0M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
including IPO. Series G closed with $383M total capital raised.
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
2
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Japanese space debris removal company developing satellites to clean up orbital debris. First commercial space sustainability company. $500M+ total funding including IPO. Series G closed with $383M total capital raised.
Clean safety record across 2 verified deployments. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Astroscale.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Founder and CEO
Founding Team
sole · founded 2013-04-01
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Astroscale?
Japanese space debris removal company developing satellites to clean up orbital debris. First commercial space sustainability company. $500M+ total funding including IPO. Series G closed with $383M total capital raised.
What does Astroscale make?
Astroscale has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: ADRAS-J, ELSA-d (Astroscale builds physical robots).
Who competes with Astroscale?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Astroscale building in the same form factors include Impulse Space, AstroForge, Astrobotic Technology, China National Space Administration.
Who is the CEO of Astroscale?
Nobu Okada is the founder of Astroscale, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where is Astroscale headquartered?
Astroscale is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
How much funding has Astroscale raised?
Astroscale has raised approximately $51M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Where does Astroscale operate robots?
Astroscale operates 2 verified deployments, including at Low Earth Orbit.
How many robots has Astroscale deployed?
DEPLOY has 2 verified Astroscale deployments on record at sites including Low Earth Orbit. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Astroscale a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Astroscale ranks in roughly the top 66% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Astroscale founded?
Astroscale was founded in 2013.
Is Astroscale safe?
Astroscale has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.