Stellar Speedrun - 'On Closer Inspection', a step towards Space Sustainability

All that you need to know about On Closer Inspection

• 'On Closer Inspection' aims to observe and gather critical data on space debris, to pave the way for future debris removal missions and ensure the long-term sustainability of space activities.
• As weird as the name sounds, the mission is a crucial one, and will etch its name in history as one of the first of many steps towards space substainability
• The mission is scheduled to launch this week aboard the Electron vehicle from the Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand.
• It deploys the Active Debris Removal by Astroscale-Japan (ADRAS-J) satellite to approach and monitor space junk, specifically a Japanese H-2A upper stage left in low Earth orbit since 2009.
• The ADRAS-J satellite is equipped with cameras which will inspect the derelict rocket stage, gathering crucial insights on its behavior and potential methods for assisted deorbiting.
• The mission demands highly responsive planning, precise orbital insertion, and tight margins on orbital parameters.
• On the long run, this mission represents a pioneering effort towards understanding and tackling the growing concern of space debris, fostering a global dialogue on the importance of maintaining orbital cleanliness and stewardship.
• The success of this mission could lead to the development of future debris removal missions and galvanize international efforts towards implementing regulations for space sustainability, ensuring a safer and more sustainable environment for space exploration and activities