Space Force eyes 2027 demonstrations of in-space refueling and satellite servicing

Space Force eyes 2027 demonstrations of in-space refueling and satellite servicing

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Starfish sets sights on new target for satellite docking
Eleven months after launch, Starfish Space’s Otter Pup 2 satellite is finally kicking its test mission into high gear, closing in for a rendezvous with a newly designated target.

If all goes according to plan, Otter Pup 2 will dock with Australia-based Gilmour Space’s ElaraSat satellite so
https://cosmiclog.com/2026/05/20/starfish-sets-sights-on-new-target-for-satellite-docking/
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Starfish sets sights on new target for satellite docking

Eleven months after launch, Starfish Space’s Otter Pup 2 satellite is finally kicking its test mission into high gear, closing in for a rendezvous with a newly designated target. If all goes accord…

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A Seattle-area startup called #StarfishSpace has announced that an Australian space startup will be its partner in what promises to be a dramatic satellite docking demonstration. https://www.geekwire.com/2026/starfish-space-australian-satellite-docking/ #Space
Starfish Space shifts its sights to Australian satellite for orbital docking demonstration

Seattle-area startup maneuvers its Otter Pup 2 spacecraft into position almost a year after its launch.

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#PortalSpaceSystems has attracted $50 million in new investment to speed up development of its highly maneuverable #space vehicles. The announcement comes just days after another Seattle-area space startup, #StarfishSpace, reported a $110 million funding round. https://www.geekwire.com/2026/portal-space-systems-50m-starburst/
Portal Space Systems raises $50M as it gets set to launch its first orbital vehicle made for rapid maneuvers

Portal Space Systems has raised $50 million in funding to speed up development of the Seattle-area startup's highly maneuverable spacecraft.

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Starfish Space raises $110M for satellite servicing
Tukwila, Wash.-based Starfish Space says it has raised about $110 million in a funding round that will help the company execute its first satellite servicing missions and scale up operations for more business.

The Series B round was led by Point72 Ventures. Activate Capital and Shield Capital were co-leader
https://cosmiclog.com/2026/04/07/starfish-space-raises-110m-for-satellite-servicing/
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Starfish Space raises $110M for satellite servicing

Tukwila, Wash.-based Starfish Space says it has raised about $110 million in a funding round that will help the company execute its first satellite servicing missions and scale up operations for mo…

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Starfish Space finds a new partner for docking demonstration mission

Starfish Space has changed plans for a docking demonstration mission after its original partner backed out.

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Space Force awards $54.5 million contract to Starfish Space for GEO servicing vehicle

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Starfish doubles down on Space Force satellite servicing
Tukwila, Wash.-based Starfish Space has been awarded a $54.5 million contract to produce another Otter satellite servicing spacecraft for the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command.

The deal, announced this week, builds on a $37.5 million Space Systems Command contract tha
https://cosmiclog.com/2026/02/07/starfish-doubles-down-on-space-force-satellite-servicing/
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Starfish doubles down on Space Force satellite servicing

Tukwila, Wash.-based Starfish Space has been awarded a $54.5 million contract to produce another Otter satellite servicing spacecraft for the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command. The deal, ann…

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Even before the first Otter satellite servicing spacecraft is launched for the U.S. #SpaceForce #Space Systems Command, they're ordering up another one for $54.5 million from #StarfishSpace. https://www.geekwire.com/2026/starfish-space-54-5m-space-force/