Japan captures images of rocket debris orbiting Earth

Japan's Astroscale has captured new images of a 2009 spent rocket stage, measuring 11 meters long and weighing three tons, orbiting Earth as debris. The satellite, ADRAS-J, conducted two fly-arounds from 50 meters away, confirming no major damage at the planned capture point. This milestone supports future debris removal efforts, addressing the growing issue of space junk threatening satellites and space infrastructure.