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Starfish Space

Space · Tukwila, United States · Founded 2018

Starfish Space is a privately held company founded in 2019 and based in Tukwila, Washington, that specializes in on-orbit satellite services. The company designs and builds autonomous space vehicles, known as space tugs, to extend the life of existing satellites and to remove orbital debris. Their primary offering is the Otter, a small and versatile servicing spacecraft. This vehicle is designed to perform a range of missions, including docking with other satellites for life extension, repositioning, and eventual disposal. The company also develops Rendezvous, Proximity Operations (RPO) software, which is crucial for the autonomous navigation and docking of their spacecraft. Starfish Space serves both commercial and government satellite operators and space agencies. The company's business model is centered around providing services that maximize the operational lifespan of satellites and mitigate the growing problem of space debris. By offering these services, Starfish Space aims to make space operations more sustainable and cost-effective. The company has raised a total of $50.5M in funding over 3 rounds from 18 investors. Keywords: satellite life extension, debris removal, on-orbit servicing, space tug, autonomous space vehicles, RPO software, space sustainability, satellite transportation, aerospace, space logistics