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| type | entity_type | name | domain | founded | status | headquarters | focus | key_products | market_segment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| entity | company | Starfish Space | space-development | ~2019 | active | United States | Orbital satellite servicing |
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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