Industry Implementation of the Long-Term Sustainability Guidelines: an Astroscale Perspective

Long-term Sustainability of Space: A Commercial Perspective

International Symposium on Ensuring Stable Use of Outer Space

Astroscale Holdings Inc. Nobu Okada, Founder & CEO

February 27, 2020 @Mita Conference Hall, Tokyo, Japan

©Astroscale Everyone in this room knows about current state of orbital debris

• >23,000 objects larger than 10cm • 2,000 operating satellites • Travels at 7 to 8 km/sec • Space is no longer sustainable

Road Traffic Law Traffic Control Center Road Service (AAA)

Guidelines, National Active Debris Removal, regulations & Norms SSA On-orbit-servicing

113 members

4 offices

Fund-raised $140M

Astroscale Holdings Inc. Astroscale Japan Inc.

Potential • Commercial satellite operators • National space assets Market • Satellite removals/year • Existing failed satellites / debris in orbit

Customer • Low cost End-of-Life (EOL) service • Highly reliable ADR service that can remove Needs • Demonstratable value to satellite operator debris that is already in orbit

Value • Responsible space actor • Protect national space assets Proposition • Manage regulatory risk • Mitigate nation state exposure to damage • Protect operational service caused by failed satellites • Mitigate risk of extended satellite lifetimes • Protect the space environment • Reduce insurance premiums • Optimise satellite design

© Astroscal 5 e :K\6KRXOGDQ2SHUDWRU3D\IRU$VWURVFDOH 6HUYLFH" Ensure • Mitigate revenue lost from satellite collisions, debris impacts and Operational failure, collision avoidance manoeuvres, etc Service

Manage • Mitigate the regulatory risk that satellite operators are Regulatory Risk undertaking by not engaging with debris-removal services

Model • Manage reputational risk by becoming a global leader in space Responsible sustainability Behaviour

Reduce Insurance • Reduce insurance companies’ exposure to third party liability and, Premiums as such, lower insurance premiums for the satellite operator

Protect Future • Ensure the future viability of satellite operations through Orbital maintenance of a clean orbital environment Operations

Semi-Cooperative Non-Cooperative Approach/Capture Approach/Capture

Docking Plate /Astroscale Magnet

Mechanical Arm

Client

Servicer

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