https://spacewatch.global/tag/japan-science-and-technology-agency/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Tue, 02 Sep 2025 07:51:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/japan-science-and-technology-agency/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2025/09/astroscale-japan-announces-reflex-j-refueling-mission-to-advance-space-sustainability/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=67411 Astroscale Japan has officially named and announced its upcoming satellite refueling demonstration spacecraft "REFLEX-J". The name reflects the mission’s purpose: enhancing the flexibility of satellites in orbit by extending their lifespan and unlocking new operational possibilities. Building on Astroscale’s proven Rendezvous, Proximity Operations and Docking (RPOD) technologies, REFLEX-J will subsequently integrate robotics, computer vision, and fuel transfer capabilities to perform a chemical refueling demonstration in low Earth orbit.]]>