Astroscale France, the French subsidiary of…

Astroscale France, the French subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings, together with Exotrail, a French company specializing in the design, manufacturing and operation of multi-orbit and multi-mission satellites, announced a strategic partnership focused on building deorbiting capabilities in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). This partnership represents a key milestone in the development of European end-of-life satellite management capabilities, while laying the foundations for structured and shared roadmap, addressing both civilian and defense-related challenges.

Philippe Blatt, Managing Director, Astroscale France, commented on the announcement: “This partnership demonstrates how specialist servicing capabilities can be effectively integrated into prime-led missions to enable complex in-orbit operations. Beyond a single mission, it reflects the emergence of new business pathways for in-orbit servicing, showing how French industry can collaborate in new ways to deliver advanced capabilities while protecting intellectual property and strengthening national sovereignty."