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Space Force eyes 2027 demonstrations of in-space refueling and satellite servicing

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://spacenews.com/space-force-eyes-2027-demonstrations-of-in-space-refueling-and-satellite-servicing/

Starfish sets sights on new target for satellite docking
Eleven months after launch, Starfish Space’s Otter Pup 2 satellite is finally kicking its test mission into high gear, closing in for a rendezvous with a newly designated target.

If all goes according to plan, Otter Pup 2 will dock with Australia-based Gilmour Space’s ElaraSat satellite so
https://cosmiclog.com/2026/05/20/starfish-sets-sights-on-new-target-for-satellite-docking/
#GeekWire #GilmourSpace #Satellites #StarfishSpace

A Seattle-area startup called #StarfishSpace has announced that an Australian space startup will be its partner in what promises to be a dramatic satellite docking demonstration. https://www.geekwire.com/2026/starfish-space-australian-satellite-docking/ #Space

#PortalSpaceSystems has attracted $50 million in new investment to speed up development of its highly maneuverable #space vehicles. The announcement comes just days after another Seattle-area space startup, #StarfishSpace, reported a $110 million funding round. https://www.geekwire.com/2026/portal-space-systems-50m-starburst/

#PortalSpaceSystems has attracted $50 million in new investment to speed up development of its highly maneuverable #space vehicles. The announcement comes just days after another Seattle-area space startup, #StarfishSpace, reported a $110 million funding round. https://www.geekwire.com/2026/portal-space-systems-50m-starburst/

#PortalSpaceSystems has attracted $50 million in new investment to speed up development of its highly maneuverable #space vehicles. The announcement comes just days after another Seattle-area space startup, #StarfishSpace, reported a $110 million funding round. https://www.geekwire.com/2026/portal-space-systems-50m-starburst/

#PortalSpaceSystems has attracted $50 million in new investment to speed up development of its highly maneuverable #space vehicles. The announcement comes just days after another Seattle-area space startup, #StarfishSpace, reported a $110 million funding round. https://www.geekwire.com/2026/portal-space-systems-50m-starburst/

#PortalSpaceSystems has attracted $50 million in new investment to speed up development of its highly maneuverable #space vehicles. The announcement comes just days after another Seattle-area space startup, #StarfishSpace, reported a $110 million funding round. https://www.geekwire.com/2026/portal-space-systems-50m-starburst/

Starfish Space raises $110M for satellite servicing
Tukwila, Wash.-based Starfish Space says it has raised about $110 million in a funding round that will help the company execute its first satellite servicing missions and scale up operations for more business.

The Series B round was led by Point72 Ventures. Activate Capital and Shield Capital were co-leader
https://cosmiclog.com/2026/04/07/starfish-space-raises-110m-for-satellite-servicing/
#GeekWire #Satellites #Space #StarfishSpace

Starfish Space raises more than $100 million

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://spacenews.com/starfish-space-raises-more-than-100-million/

Starfish Space finds a new partner for docking demonstration mission

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://spacenews.com/starfish-space-finds-a-new-partner-for-docking-demonstration-mission/

Space Force buys second Otter spacecraft to power satellites on orbit

WASHINGTON — Startup Starfish Space has won a $54.5 million contract to provide the Space Force with a…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Space #APFIT #dynamicspaceoperations #on-orbitservicing #otter #Science #SpaceDevelopmentAgency #SpaceForce #spacemaneuverandlogistics #SpaceSystemsCommand #StarfishSpace
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/459685/

Space Force buys second Otter spacecraft to power satellites on orbit

WASHINGTON — Startup Starfish Space has won a $54.5 million contract to provide the Space Force with a…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Space #APFIT #dynamicspaceoperations #on-orbitservicing #otter #Science #SpaceDevelopmentAgency #SpaceForce #spacemaneuverandlogistics #SpaceSystemsCommand #StarfishSpace
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/459685/

Starfish doubles down on Space Force satellite servicing
Tukwila, Wash.-based Starfish Space has been awarded a $54.5 million contract to produce another Otter satellite servicing spacecraft for the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command.

The deal, announced this week, builds on a $37.5 million Space Systems Command contract tha
https://cosmiclog.com/2026/02/07/starfish-doubles-down-on-space-force-satellite-servicing/
#GeekWire #Military #Satellites #Space #SpaceForce #StarfishSpace

Even before the first Otter satellite servicing spacecraft is launched for the U.S. #SpaceForce #Space Systems Command, they're ordering up another one for $54.5 million from #StarfishSpace. https://www.geekwire.com/2026/starfish-space-54-5m-space-force/

Space Force awards $54.5 million contract to Starfish Space for GEO servicing vehicle

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://spacenews.com/space-force-awards-54-5-million-contract-to-starfish-space-for-geo-servicing-vehicle/

Satellite servicing startup Starfish taps Quindar for mission operations software

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://spacenews.com/satellite-servicing-startup-starfish-taps-quindar-for-mission-operations-software/

Starfish will set up disposal service for military satellites
Starfish Space has secured a $52.5 million contract from the U.S. Space Force’s Space Development Agency to dispose of military satellites at the end of their operational lives.

The Tukwila, Wash.-based startup says it’s the first commercial deal ever struc
https://cosmiclog.com/2026/01/21/starfish-will-set-up-disposal-service-for-military-satellites/
#GeekWire #Military #OrbitalDebris #Satellites #SpaceForce #StarfishSpace

A Seattle-area startup called #StarfishSpace says its #Otter spacecraft will serve as a "tow truck" that the U.S. military can call on to deorbit worn-out satellites, under the terms of a $52.5 million contract. https://www.geekwire.com/2026/starfish-space-satellite-disposal-space-development-agency/ #Space

Starfish Space and Impulse Space demonstrate autonomous spacecraft proximity operations

WASHINGTON — Two space companies have collaborated to demonstrate automated close approaches between spacecraft using a single camera…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Science #ImpulseSpace #SN #StarfishSpace
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/351942/

Starfish Space and Impulse Space demonstrate autonomous spacecraft proximity operations

WASHINGTON — Two space companies have collaborated to demonstrate automated close approaches between spacecraft using a single camera…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Science #ImpulseSpace #SN #StarfishSpace
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/351942/

Space startups team up for a novel satellite meetup
Tukwila, Wash.-based Starfish Space and California-based Impulse Space say they’ve successfully demonstrated an in-space satellite rendezvous during a mission that handed over control of an Impulse Mira spacecraft to Starfish’s guidance and navigation system.

The demonstration was code-named
https://cosmiclog.com/2025/12/15/space-startups-team-up-for-a-novel-satellite-meetup/
#GeekWire #ImpulseSpace #Satellites #Space #StarfishSpace

Space startups team up for a novel satellite meetup
Tukwila, Wash.-based Starfish Space and California-based Impulse Space say they’ve successfully demonstrated an in-space satellite rendezvous during a mission that handed over control of an Impulse Mira spacecraft to Starfish’s guidance and navigation system.

The demonstration was code-named
https://cosmiclog.com/2025/12/15/space-startups-team-up-for-a-novel-satellite-meetup/
#GeekWire #ImpulseSpace #Satellites #Space #StarfishSpace

Space startups team up for a novel satellite meetup
Tukwila, Wash.-based Starfish Space and California-based Impulse Space say they’ve successfully demonstrated an in-space satellite rendezvous during a mission that handed over control of an Impulse Mira spacecraft to Starfish’s guidance and navigation system.

The demonstration was code-named
https://cosmiclog.com/2025/12/15/space-startups-team-up-for-a-novel-satellite-meetup/
#GeekWire #ImpulseSpace #Satellites #Space #StarfishSpace

Space startups team up for a novel satellite meetup
Tukwila, Wash.-based Starfish Space and California-based Impulse Space say they’ve successfully demonstrated an in-space satellite rendezvous during a mission that handed over control of an Impulse Mira spacecraft to Starfish’s guidance and navigation system.

The demonstration was code-named
https://cosmiclog.com/2025/12/15/space-startups-team-up-for-a-novel-satellite-meetup/
#GeekWire #ImpulseSpace #Satellites #Space #StarfishSpace

Space startups team up for a novel satellite meetup
Tukwila, Wash.-based Starfish Space and California-based Impulse Space say they’ve successfully demonstrated an in-space satellite rendezvous during a mission that handed over control of an Impulse Mira spacecraft to Starfish’s guidance and navigation system.

The demonstration was code-named
https://cosmiclog.com/2025/12/15/space-startups-team-up-for-a-novel-satellite-meetup/
#GeekWire #ImpulseSpace #Satellites #Space #StarfishSpace

SES adds to GEO’s busiest servicing pipeline with Infinite Orbits contract

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://spacenews.com/ses-adds-to-geos-busiest-servicing-pipeline-with-infinite-orbits-contract/

Rising demand and falling costs clear path for satellite servicing

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California – Satellite-servicing businesses are finally getting off the ground thanks in part to technological innovation…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Space #Astroscale #NorthropGruman #SatelliteInnovation #satelliteservicing #Science #SidusSpace #SN #SpaceLogistics #StarfishSpace
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/258483/

Rising demand and falling costs clear path for satellite servicing

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California – Satellite-servicing businesses are finally getting off the ground thanks in part to technological innovation…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Space #Astroscale #NorthropGruman #SatelliteInnovation #satelliteservicing #Science #SidusSpace #SN #SpaceLogistics #StarfishSpace
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/258483/

Rising demand and falling costs clear path for satellite servicing

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California – Satellite-servicing businesses are finally getting off the ground thanks in part to technological innovation…
#NewsBeep #News #Space #Astroscale #AU #Australia #NorthropGruman #SatelliteInnovation #satelliteservicing #Science #SidusSpace #SN #SpaceLogistics #StarfishSpace
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/248404/

https://www.europesays.com/ie/151236/ Rising demand and falling costs clear path for satellite servicing #Astroscale #Éire #IE #Ireland #NorthropGruman #SatelliteInnovation #SatelliteServicing #Science #SidusSpace #SN #Space #SpaceLogistics #StarfishSpace

Starfish’s second spacecraft launched for docking test
Starfish Space’s second Otter Pup spacecraft went into Earth orbit today, marking the first step in what the Seattle-area startup hopes will be a successful demonstration of the vehicle’s ability to dock with other satellites.

Otter Pup, which is about the size of a microwave oven, was one of 70 pay
https://cosmiclog.com/2025/06/23/starfishs-second-spacecraft-launched-for-docking-test/
#GeekWire #Satellites #Space #StarfishSpace

#OtterPup2 is intended to dock with a spacecraft 🛰️ that is not prepared for a docking maneuver. To be launched 🚀 next month on board a #Falcon9 https://www.heise.de/en/news/Starfish-Space-plant-Satellite-service-mission-10393369.html

#StarfishSpace #SpaceMaintenance

#OtterPup2 is intended to dock with a spacecraft 🛰️ that is not prepared for a docking maneuver. To be launched 🚀 next month on board a #Falcon9 https://www.heise.de/en/news/Starfish-Space-plant-Satellite-service-mission-10393369.html

#StarfishSpace #SpaceMaintenance

#OtterPup2 is intended to dock with a spacecraft 🛰️ that is not prepared for a docking maneuver. To be launched 🚀 next month on board a #Falcon9 https://www.heise.de/en/news/Starfish-Space-plant-Satellite-service-mission-10393369.html

#StarfishSpace #SpaceMaintenance

#OtterPup2 is intended to dock with a spacecraft 🛰️ that is not prepared for a docking maneuver. To be launched 🚀 next month on board a #Falcon9 https://www.heise.de/en/news/Starfish-Space-plant-Satellite-service-mission-10393369.html

#StarfishSpace #SpaceMaintenance

#OtterPup2 is intended to dock with a spacecraft 🛰️ that is not prepared for a docking maneuver. To be launched 🚀 next month on board a #Falcon9 https://www.heise.de/en/news/Starfish-Space-plant-Satellite-service-mission-10393369.html

#StarfishSpace #SpaceMaintenance

Starfish gets set for second satellite docking attempt
Two years after its first space mission literally took a turn for the worse, Tukwila, Wash.-based Starfish Space is getting ready for a second test mission aimed at having its Otter Pup spacecraft dock with another satellite in orbit.

Otter Pup 2 is due for launch from California’s Vandenberg Space F
https://cosmiclog.com/2025/05/20/starfish-gets-set-for-second-satellite-docking-attempt/
#GeekWire #Satellites #Space #StarfishSpace

Two years after #StarfishSpace fell short of its goal of having its Otter Pup satellite dock with another spacecraft in orbit, the Seattle-area startup is getting ready for a second test mission. #Starfish is set to do satellite dockings for customers including the #SpaceForce next year. https://www.geekwire.com/2025/otter-pup-2-starfish-space-satellite/ #Space

Starfish Space ready to launch docking demonstration mission

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://spacenews.com/starfish-space-ready-to-launch-docking-demonstration-mission/

Satellite servicing companies face reality check

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://spacenews.com/satellite-servicing-companies-face-reality-check/

Starfish Space raises $29M for orbital servicing vehicles
Tukwila, Wash.-based Starfish Space today announced that it has raised $29 million to support the development of its first three Otter orbital servicing vehicles for missions serving the U.S. Space Force, NASA and Intelsat.

The investment round was led by Shield Capital, a San Francisco venture
https://cosmiclog.com/2024/11/13/starfish-space-raises-29m-for-orbital-servicing-vehicles/
#GeekWire #Satellites #Space #StarfishSpace

A #Seattle startup called #StarfishSpace reports raising $29 million in funding to back the development of its first three #Otter orbital servicing spacecraft, which will support missions for the U.S. #SpaceForce, #NASA and #Intelsat. https://www.geekwire.com/2024/starfish-space-29m-otter-orbital-servicing/ #Space

Starfish Space will lend a hand to spy satellite agency
Tukwila, Wash.-based Starfish Space and two other companies have won contracts from the National Reconnaissance Office to evaluate advanced technologies for space operations.

Starfish’s work for the NRO will focus on potential applications for the startup’s Otter spacecraft, which is designed
https://cosmiclog.com/2024/10/30/starfish-space-will-lend-a-hand-to-spy-satellite-agency/
#GeekWire #NRO #Satellites #Space #StarfishSpace

A startup in the #Seattle area called #StarfishSpace has won another contract for work relating to its #Otter spacecraft, which is designed to inspect and hook up with other satellites in orbit. This project is funded by the National Reconnaissance Office, America's spy satellite agency. https://www.geekwire.com/2024/starfish-space-nro-orbital-maneuvers/ #Space #NRO

Starfish Space raises more funds for servicing satellites
Tukwila, Wash.-based Starfish Space is bringing in more funding after announcing several agreements to use its Otter spacecraft for missions ranging from inspecting dead satellites to extending the life of an operational satellite.

Starfish reported that it has raised nearly $21 million of a la
https://cosmiclog.com/2024/09/30/starfish-space-raises-more-funds-for-servicing-satellites/
#GeekWire #Satellites #Space #StarfishSpace

In a regulatory filing, #StarfishSpace reports raising $21 million during a funding round that's still in progress. This comes as the Seattle-area startup gears up for a series of #Otter satellite inspection and servicing missions for #NASA, #SpaceForce and #Intelsat. https://www.geekwire.com/2024/starfish-space-fresh-funding-otter/ #Space

Starfish Space will inspect dead satellites for NASA
Tukwila, Wash.-based Starfish Space has won a three-year, $15 million contract from NASA for a mission aimed at doing up-close inspections of defunct satellites in orbit.

Such inspections, to be carried out using Starfish’s Otter spacecraft starting in 2027, could blaze a tra
https://cosmiclog.com/2024/09/25/starfish-space-will-inspect-dead-satellites-for-nasa/
#GeekWire #NASA #OrbitalDebris #Satellites #Space #SSPICY #StarfishSpace

#StarfishSpace will take on a $15 million #NASA mission to visit and inspect defunct satellites - which meshes with the Seattle-area startup's vision of saving satellites that need assistance, and safely disposing of satellites that are beyond saving. https://www.geekwire.com/2024/starfish-space-15m-nasa-sspicy-satellite-inspection/ #Space #SSPICY #Otter

Intelsat und Starfish Space schließen Vertrag über Satellitenservice-Mission
Das erste kommerzielle Otter-Servicemobil bietet ab 2026 eine jahrelange Verlängerung der Lebensdauer. Eine Pressemitteilung von Intelsat. (Bild: Starfish Space) #Intelsat #starfishspace
https://www.raumfahrer.net/intelsat-und-starfish-space-schliessen-vertrag-ueber-satellitenservice-mission/