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7th May 2021 - 08:05 GMT | by Koji Miyake in Tokyo RSS
The Japanese MoD is seeking help from private company Astoscale to preserve the life of its satellites. (Astroscale)
Japan is exploring sophisticated technologies that will extend the life of satellites already in orbit.
On 8 February, the Japanese MoD contracted Astroscale to research technology relating to the extension of the life of satellites, including fuel replenishment and other consumables, repairing damaged parts and detailed inspections.
Astroscale is a Japanese space business venture founded in 2013 that concentrates on space debris removal. Outsourcing defence work to a private venture company is unusual for the conservative Japanese MoD.