Abuja, 30 September 2025. – Astroscale Holdings Inc. (“Astroscale”), has signed a three-year memorandum of understanding with High Earth Orbit Robotics Pty Ltd (“HEO”), a non-Earth imaging and space-based space domain awareness (SDA) company.
The agreement deepens an existing partnership to develop and deliver critical capabilities for monitoring, assessing and ultimately servicing allied defense, government and commercial assets, contributing to the shared vision of a secure and sustainable space ecosystem.
Much like how traffic cameras and roadside assistance keep highways clear, Astroscale and HEO are building the tools to track, manage and service spacecraft in orbit. As a result, the partnership will enhance the resilience of satellites that underpin daily life on Earth, including GPS navigation, national defense operations and weather forecasting.
This new memorandum consequently extends the parties’ collaboration from low Earth orbit into geostationary and geostationary transfer orbits, where many defense and government satellites operate.
Furthermore, Astroscale and HEO intend to enhance the inspection and characterization of space objects, develop catalogs of candidate debris clients, and refine operational concepts to support safe and efficient on-orbit servicing missions for allied nations.
“Through this partnership, we are strengthening the connection between monitoring and managing orbital risks, advancing essential SDA capabilities, and supporting mission success across all orbits,” said Mike Lindsay, CTO at Astroscale. A sustainable space ecosystem requires coordinated data and action, and we’re proud to deepen our collaboration with HEO to help make it a reality.”
This agreement additionally aligns with Astroscale’s broader defense and SDA portfolio. Astroscale Japan was recently awarded a contract by Japan’s Ministry of Defense to develop a responsive space system demonstration satellite prototype.
By sharing technology, data and expertise, Astroscale and HEO are thereby driving forward the commercial and technical foundation necessary to secure the future of space.
