diff --git a/entities/space-development/starfish-space.md b/entities/space-development/starfish-space.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..0acce7824 --- /dev/null +++ b/entities/space-development/starfish-space.md @@ -0,0 +1,29 @@ +--- +type: entity +entity_type: company +name: Starfish Space +domain: space-development +founded: ~2019 +status: active +headquarters: United States +focus: Orbital satellite servicing +key_products: + - Otter spacecraft (inspection, station-keeping, life extension, deorbit) +market_segment: Satellite life extension for GEO and MEO orbits +--- + +# Starfish Space + +Starfish Space is an orbital satellite servicing startup developing the Otter spacecraft for docking with satellites to provide inspection, station-keeping, life extension, and eventual deorbit/disposal services. The company targets the growing market for extending operational life of geostationary and medium-Earth orbit satellites rather than replacing them. + +## Timeline + +- **2026-04-08** — Raised over $100 million in funding round, representing Series B/C-scale institutional capital commitment to orbital servicing market + +## Strategic Position + +Starfish is positioned in the emerging orbital servicing layer, which decouples satellite operations from initial launch economics. The $100M+ funding round is significantly larger than typical first-demonstration-mission rounds in this sector ($20-50M), suggesting strong commercial or defense customer interest. + +## Sources + +- SpaceNews, April 8, 2026 \ No newline at end of file