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Starfish Space Secures $52.5M Deorbiting Contract for Satellites

1/21/2026

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Starfish Space secured a $52.5 million contract from the Space Development Agency (SDA) to deorbit Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) satellites.
The Otter spacecraft will perform the deorbiting and can dock with unmodified satellites, with a 2027 launch.
Starfish Space has previously demonstrated its technology through various contracts, signaling growing maturity in satellite servicing.
The SDA contract reflects demand for effective end-of-life satellite disposal solutions.

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Starfish Space secured a $52.5 million contract from the Space Development Agency (SDA) to deorbit Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) satellites.
The Otter spacecraft will perform the deorbiting and can dock with unmodified satellites, with a 2027 launch.
Starfish Space has previously demonstrated its technology through various contracts, signaling growing maturity in satellite servicing.
The SDA contract reflects demand for effective end-of-life satellite disposal solutions.