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Vivienne Machi
April 02, 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron (left) and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (middle) speak during a recent visit to Astroscale’s headquarters in Tokyo.
Credit: Astroscale
The French and Japanese governments have committed to developing a satellite deorbiting mission in the next five years through a joint industry agreement. Astroscale France, a subsidiary of the Tokyo-based satellite servicing company, signed a contract with French mobility company Exotrail to work…
Vivienne Machi
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