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Starfish Space

Autonomous satellite servicing spacecraft developer

starfishspace.com

Headquarters: Tukwila, United States
Founded year: 2019
Company type: Private company
Number of employees: 120–200
Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Last updated October 9

Latest news about Starfish Space

In short: Starfish Space launched its first Otter, advanced Otter Pup 2 docking, and won major servicing contracts.

Company announcements

September 24 Starfish Space

Starfish Space launches first Otter satellite

The launch occurs via SpaceX at 11:32 AM PT, with deployment scheduled for T+01:03:06.

April 7 Starfish Space

Starfish Space raises over $100 million Series B

Led by Point72 Ventures, the funding accelerates satellite servicing growth using proceeds to execute contracted Otter missions.

February 10 Starfish Space

Starfish Space wins $54.5 million contract for Otter vehicle

The U.S. Space Force awards Starfish Space $54.5 million under APFIT program to deliver a second Otter satellite servicing vehicle by 2028.

January 21 Starfish Space

Starfish Space wins first LEO end-of-life disposal contract

The U.S. Space Force awarded the company a $52.5 million Deorbit-as-a-Service contract for the PWSA constellation, with an Otter spacecraft launch targeted for 2027.

Media coverage

October 9 425 Business

Tukwila's Starfish Space Celebrates Launch of First Satellite-Servicing Vehicle

The company recently sent its first Otter satellite-servicing vehicle into space, catching a ride into orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Vandenberg...

October 1 GeekWire

SpaceX's rideshare launch kicks off milestone mission for Starfish Space's first Otter space vehicle

Falcon 9 rocket launches 130 payloads, including Starfish's flagship spacecraft, Cowboy Space's first satellite and a NASA astrophysics probe.

April 7 Aviation Week

Starfish Space Announces $100M Series B Funding Round

On-orbit servicing startup Starfish Space has raised more than $100 million in a new Series B funding round, buoyed by a satellite deorbiting contract with...

February 6 Defense Daily

Starfish Nabs $55 Million Space Force Award For Orbital Mobility

The Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) last week awarded Starfish Space a $54.5 million contract to prepare the company’s Otter space vehicle for...

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