Starfish Space

Drone / UAV Software

Satellite lifecycle management and orbital servicing with Otter spacecraft for debris removal and spacecraft maintenance

sources 1 record source · provenance backfill in progress last checked 4 May 2026 next review due 2 Aug 2026 Suggest a correction

Highlights

1 fact

Tracked signals (12mo) 18
confidence not yet assessed as of 7 Apr 2026
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Starfish Space — Tracked signals (12mo): 18. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-04-07; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:signal_count

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_starfish-space_signal_count,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Starfish Space — Tracked signals (12mo)},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:signal_count},
  note = {As of 2026-04-07; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:starfish-space:signal_count",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Starfish Space — Tracked signals (12mo)",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:signal_count",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        4,
        7
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-04-07; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

What they do

4 products

ProductLaunchEnvironmentStatusCitation
CETACEAN — — LIMITED
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Starfish Space — Product: CETACEAN. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:product:cetacean

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_starfish-space_product_cetacean,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Starfish Space — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:product:cetacean},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:starfish-space:product:cetacean",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Starfish Space — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:product:cetacean",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Otter Pup 1 2023 Aerial PROTOTYPE
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Starfish Space — Product: Otter Pup 1. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:product:otter-pup-1

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_starfish-space_product_otter-pup-1,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Starfish Space — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:product:otter-pup-1},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:starfish-space:product:otter-pup-1",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Starfish Space — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:product:otter-pup-1",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Otter Pup 2 2025 Aerial PROTOTYPE
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Starfish Space — Product: Otter Pup 2. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:product:otter-pup-2

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_starfish-space_product_otter-pup-2,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Starfish Space — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:product:otter-pup-2},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:starfish-space:product:otter-pup-2",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Starfish Space — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:product:otter-pup-2",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Otter — Aerial LIMITED
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Starfish Space — Product: Otter. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:product:otter

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_starfish-space_product_otter,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Starfish Space — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:product:otter},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:starfish-space:product:otter",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Starfish Space — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:product:otter",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Scale & activity

7 deals · $76.5M disclosed · 18 signals

18 tracked signals latest 7 Apr 2026
  1. NASA Servicing and Inspection Contract $15M
    CITE

    As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

    Plain text

    Starfish Space — CONTRACT: NASA Servicing and Inspection Contract. robotics.press Directory. As of 2024-08-01; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:deal:2024-08-01-contract

    BibTeX

    @misc{robotics_press_starfish-space_deal_2024-08-01-contract,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Starfish Space — CONTRACT},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2024},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:deal:2024-08-01-contract},
  note = {As of 2024-08-01; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

    CSL JSON

    {
  "id": "fact:starfish-space:deal:2024-08-01-contract",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Starfish Space — CONTRACT",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:deal:2024-08-01-contract",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2024,
        8,
        1
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2024-08-01; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

  2. Intelsat GEO Life Extension Mission CONTRACT
    CITE

    As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

    Plain text

    Starfish Space — CONTRACT: Intelsat GEO Life Extension Mission. robotics.press Directory. As of 2024-06-01; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:deal:2024-06-01-contract

    BibTeX

    @misc{robotics_press_starfish-space_deal_2024-06-01-contract,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Starfish Space — CONTRACT},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2024},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:deal:2024-06-01-contract},
  note = {As of 2024-06-01; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

    CSL JSON

    {
  "id": "fact:starfish-space:deal:2024-06-01-contract",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Starfish Space — CONTRACT",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:deal:2024-06-01-contract",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2024,
        6,
        1
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2024-06-01; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

  3. SES Commercial Servicing Partnership PARTNERSHIP
    CITE

    As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

    Plain text

    Starfish Space — PARTNERSHIP: SES Commercial Servicing Partnership. robotics.press Directory. As of 2024-06-01; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:deal:2024-06-01-partnership

    BibTeX

    @misc{robotics_press_starfish-space_deal_2024-06-01-partnership,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Starfish Space — PARTNERSHIP},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2024},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:deal:2024-06-01-partnership},
  note = {As of 2024-06-01; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

    CSL JSON

    {
  "id": "fact:starfish-space:deal:2024-06-01-partnership",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Starfish Space — PARTNERSHIP",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:deal:2024-06-01-partnership",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2024,
        6,
        1
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2024-06-01; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

  4. Space Development Agency Mission Planning PARTNERSHIP
    CITE

    As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

    Plain text

    Starfish Space — PARTNERSHIP: Space Development Agency Mission Planning. robotics.press Directory. As of 2024-06-01; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:deal:2024-06-01-partnership

    BibTeX

    @misc{robotics_press_starfish-space_deal_2024-06-01-partnership,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Starfish Space — PARTNERSHIP},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2024},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:deal:2024-06-01-partnership},
  note = {As of 2024-06-01; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

    CSL JSON

    {
  "id": "fact:starfish-space:deal:2024-06-01-partnership",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Starfish Space — PARTNERSHIP",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:deal:2024-06-01-partnership",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2024,
        6,
        1
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2024-06-01; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

  5. U.S. Space Force Otter Servicing Vehicle Contract $54.5M source ↗
    CITE

    As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

    Plain text

    Starfish Space — CONTRACT: U.S. Space Force Otter Servicing Vehicle Contract. robotics.press Directory. As of 2024-05-01; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:deal:2024-05-01-contract

    BibTeX

    @misc{robotics_press_starfish-space_deal_2024-05-01-contract,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Starfish Space — CONTRACT},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2024},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:deal:2024-05-01-contract},
  note = {As of 2024-05-01; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

    CSL JSON

    {
  "id": "fact:starfish-space:deal:2024-05-01-contract",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Starfish Space — CONTRACT",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:deal:2024-05-01-contract",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2024,
        5,
        1
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2024-05-01; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

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Network

6 people

PersonRoleCitation
directory with LeadIQ. Minus sign iconPlus sign iconStarfish Space's email form
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Starfish Space — Person: directory with — LeadIQ. Minus sign iconPlus sign iconStarfish Space's email form. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:person:directory-with

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_starfish-space_person_directory-with,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Starfish Space — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:person:directory-with},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:starfish-space:person:directory-with",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Starfish Space — Person",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:person:directory-with",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
formats with LeadIQ. # Starfish Space
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Starfish Space — Person: formats with — LeadIQ. # Starfish Space. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:person:formats-with

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_starfish-space_person_formats-with,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Starfish Space — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:person:formats-with},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:starfish-space:person:formats-with",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Starfish Space — Person",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:person:formats-with",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Public Relations Officer, Webmaster
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Starfish Space — Person: Public Relations — Officer, Webmaster. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:person:public-relations

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_starfish-space_person_public-relations,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Starfish Space — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:person:public-relations},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:starfish-space:person:public-relations",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Starfish Space — Person",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:person:public-relations",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Starfish Space Press Contact —
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Starfish Space — Person: Starfish Space Press Contact. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:person:starfish-space-press-contact

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_starfish-space_person_starfish-space-press-contact,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Starfish Space — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:person:starfish-space-press-contact},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:starfish-space:person:starfish-space-press-contact",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Starfish Space — Person",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/#fact:starfish-space:person:starfish-space-press-contact",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
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Analysis

Research Report: Starfish Space

quick report · 7 Apr 2026 · 10 sources · 2,545 words

This report analyzes Starfish Space, an autonomous on-orbit servicing company founded in 2019 by ex-Blue Origin engineers. It covers the company's Otter servicing vehicle platform, demonstration missions (Otter Pup series), service offerings in GEO life extension and LEO disposal, funding history including a reported Series B exceeding $100 million, and competitive positioning within the emerging satellite servicing sector.

What the full report unlocks
  • Research methods and evidence notes
  • Market implications and peer comparison
  • Risk register and source appendix
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Sources

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  • competitors
  • deployment sites
Cite this dossier

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Starfish Space company dossier. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_starfish-space_dossier,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Starfish Space company dossier},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "robotics-press-starfish-space",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Starfish Space company dossier",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/starfish-space/",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15 · schema 1.0.0 · data changed 23 Jul 2026

People6

Named individuals associated with this company.

  • Austin LinkCo-Founder
  • directory withLeadIQ. Minus sign iconPlus sign iconStarfish Space's email form
  • formats withLeadIQ. # Starfish Space
  • Public RelationsOfficer, Webmaster
  • Starfish Space Press Contact
  • Trevor BennettCo-Founder

Deals & events7

Funding, contracts, partnerships and acquisitions on record.

  • NASA Servicing and Inspection ContractCONTRACT2024-08-01
  • Intelsat GEO Life Extension MissionCONTRACT2024-06-01
  • SES Commercial Servicing PartnershipPARTNERSHIP2024-06-01
  • Space Development Agency Mission PlanningPARTNERSHIP2024-06-01
  • U.S. Space Force Otter Servicing Vehicle ContractCONTRACT2024-05-01
  • Starfish Space Seed RoundFUNDING2021-09-01
  • NASA SBIR Awards - CETACEAN NavigationGRANT2021-01-01

Signals1

Collected mentions that contributed to this profile.

  • —