IDEA OSG1

MISSION

To collect and monitor small-size space debris that is hazardous to manned and
un-manned space missions’ safety and to contribute to a more sustainable space
environment with the world’s very first orbital debris tracking and mapping
microsatellite “IDEA OSG 1.”

→ Learn more about the mission

SPACE DEBRIS

Space debris is made of man-made objects such as rocket upper bodies,
non-functioning satellites, metal fragments, etc. The growing number of space
debris is a major threat to satellites orbiting around the earth.

→ Learn more about space debris

TECHNOLOGY

The body of “IDEA OSG 1” is constructed with micro-debris film sensors that
allow small-size debris to penetrate through during collision. These data are then
transmitted back to earth for detail analysis.

→ Take a closer look at “IDEA OSG 1”

NEWS

Latest news and updates of IDEA OSG 1

MOVIE

Videos of IDEA OSG 1 activities

IDEA OSG 1 プレス発表会
Documentary of IDEA OSG 1 - Episode 1
Documentary of IDEA OSG 1 - Episode 2

SUPPORTERS

Become a supporter and spread awareness of the threats of space debris

    → View mission supporters’ messages

    PARTNERS

    Organizations supporting the IDEA OSG 1 mission

    • オーエスジー株式会社
    • ASTRO SCALE
    • オーエスジー株式会社
    • 三遠ネオフェニックス

    COLUMN

    Insights and experiences of ASTROSCALE Founder & CEO Nobu Okada

    Nobu Okada founded ASTROSCALE PTE. LTD. in Singapore in 2013 to address the growing threat of space debris by developing removal technologies. Follow his monthly column to learn about his latest efforts and campaigns for the sustainability of outer space.

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