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Starfish Space Adjusts Otter Pup 2 Plans, Secures $52.5M Contract

3/29/2026

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Starfish Space revised its Otter Pup 2 docking demonstration after partner D-Orbit withdrew, announcing on March 26 that the destination would be disclosed later.
Starfish Space has sought alternative partners and plans to resume operations soon.
The Space Development Agency awarded Starfish Space a $52.5 million contract to deorbit spacecraft in 2027.
The U.S. Space Force is developing a spacecraft to support satellites in geostationary orbit for five years.

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Starfish Space revised its Otter Pup 2 docking demonstration after partner D-Orbit withdrew, announcing on March 26 that the destination would be disclosed later.
Starfish Space has sought alternative partners and plans to resume operations soon.
The Space Development Agency awarded Starfish Space a $52.5 million contract to deorbit spacecraft in 2027.
The U.S. Space Force is developing a spacecraft to support satellites in geostationary orbit for five years.