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Starfish Space

Otter satellite servicing, orbital refueling

US$300M est. privateest. 2019starfishspace.com (opens starfishspace.com)Checked 10 Oct

The brief

Analyst view
  • Series B raised $110M in April 2026; total capital over $150M.
  • NASA ($15M SSPICY), Space Force ($37.5M + $52.5M deorbiting contracts) secured.
  • Otter 10x smaller, cheaper than alternatives; electric propulsion for docking.

Technical approach

As reported
Autonomous Systems

Computer vision and autonomous control

CETACEAN provides relative navigation using computer vision; CEPHALOPOD handles trajectory planning and safe autonomous docking.

Docking

Universal docking mechanism

The Nautilus docking system works with unprepared satellite surfaces, eliminating the need for target spacecraft to be modified for servicing.

Operations

Precision maneuvering while docked

The Manta articulating boom performs fine thrust control while docked, allowing Otter to extend satellite life or reposition it without detaching.

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