Aria Alamalhodaei
Starfish Space raises $29M led by Shield Capital to fund three Otter satellite-servicing spacecraft for 2026 launches
Starfish Space raised $29 million led by Shield Capital to fund three full-size Otter satellite-servicing and inspection spacecraft aimed at life-extension in GEO and disposal in LEO, targeting launches in 2026; the company previously flew a sub-scale Otter Pup demo and has won multiple contracts including a $37.5 million U.S. Space Force docking mission.
Starfish Space to Boost Intelsat GEO Satellite with Otter Docking Mission, First Commercial Service Planned for 2026
Starfish Space will use its Otter docking spacecraft to rendezvous with a retired Intelsat satellite in a GEO graveyard orbit, then dock with and boost an operational Intelsat satellite to extend its life, in a landmark commercial mission planned for 2026. The companies hope this first commercial Otter mission kickstarts a large market for on-orbit servicing, enabling routine life extension and disposal services for expensive GEO satellites.
Starfish Space regains control of Otter Pup after violent tumble, plans extensive checkout and new RPD partner search
Starfish Space regained control of its Otter Pup servicing spacecraft after it began tumbling in orbit; engineers used magnetic torque rods and partner support to stabilize and recharge the vehicle and will perform an extensive systems checkout and seek a new rendezvous partner.
Starfish Space raises $14M led by Munich Re Ventures to fund Otter servicing vehicle and Otter Pup demo
Starfish Space raised $14 million to accelerate development of its Otter satellite-servicing vehicle and its summer demonstration craft Otter Pup, which will attempt the first commercial satellite-to-satellite docking in low Earth orbit.
